Athlone

The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 28.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. There are few seniors, and a high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of the population using another language, a result far below the Victorian average.

A majority of residents, 57.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.1% completing Year 12, both of which are far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,803, which is about the same as the state figure. However, a higher than average 27.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While very few people need help with daily activities, 12.2% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

The high number of children is reflected in the workforce, as 39.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical resident is far older than the state and national figures at 71 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Every home in Athlone is a separate house. Renting is far less common here than across Victoria, and typical weekly rents are well below the state figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households own three or more vehicles.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.5% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 34.3% of workers. Managers make up the largest occupational group at 34.3%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.