Balmattum

The community is far older than the national average, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, which is slightly higher than the figure for Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half the population identify as Christian, while 35.6% of people report having no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Qualifications are around the middle for similar areas, though the 15.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical personal weekly income is $809, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 23.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 2.2% needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 28.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families with children make up 52% of households, and the typical home has 2.3 people, slightly fewer than the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached. A huge 67.4% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport available. This helps explain why 34.6% of workers choose to work from home, a figure far above the national average.

About 37.6% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is slightly below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 47.4% of the workforce. A high 73.4% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.