Balnarring Beach

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 38.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller youth population, as children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 93.2% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, at just 1.1%, which is far below the Victorian average.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 58.8%. This figure is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $866, which is higher than in most similar areas. Higher earners are also well represented, with 14.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 15.5% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also high, with 19.7% of residents providing such support.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 3 people. Among this group, the typical personal income of $3,250 and age of 57 are both far above the state averages.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group, representing 44.9% of families.

Every single home is a separate house, and 65.4% are owned outright, which is far above the state figure. Most homes are large, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every household owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is unavailable locally, though 26.5% of the workforce now works from home.

Migration is relatively low, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 4.3%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.5%. Full-time employment is also much lower than the state average, while the unemployment rate is 5.6%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 2.3. While almost everyone can walk to a park or grocery store, there are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.