Balliang East

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 38.7%, while 37.2% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian figure of 29.2%.

Typical household income is $1,708 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal income is a little below the national figure at $725 per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 19.6% affected, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, which is a little above the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Households here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 54.8% of families.

All homes in the area are separate houses, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 9.6% of households renting, far below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 68.5%, though the unemployment rate of 7.9% is a little above the state average. Many people work in agriculture, construction, or public administration.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.