Bamawm

The population is noticeably older than the national typical age of 38, reaching 41 here. It is a family-heavy area with a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 and more people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.3% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 38.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national and state figures. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.1% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often practical, with a high number of certificates and a strong focus on agriculture and engineering.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,625. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the Victorian figure.

A higher-than-average 33% of residents live with a long-term health condition, and 10% have a mental health condition. These figures are well above those seen across Victoria and Australia.

Community spirit is very high, with 26.9% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. More people here also provide unpaid care and do significant unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national figure, and the typical age is 28, which is noticeably older than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. The community has far fewer people living alone and fewer one-parent families than most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national average at $213 a week, and 38.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and zero public transport stops. The drive time to the city is very long, averaging 140 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. However, there has been a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.1, the area is almost entirely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.