Bahgallah

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.6% of the population, which is far above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the area has a far lower rate of non-English speakers than both Victoria and Australia.

About two-thirds of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a lower level of formal schooling than most, with only 31.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, a quarter of those with qualifications studied agriculture and environment, reflecting the local landscape.

Typical personal weekly income is $862, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical family incomes are slightly higher than most similar areas, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term condition and 16.1% reporting a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community; 26.7% volunteer, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common than usual.

First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 21, which is noticeably younger than the state figure of 24.

Most people live in couples with or without children, and only 14.3% of residents live alone, which is far below the national average.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. A huge 71.4% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 42.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state average.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.