Bangerang

The community is far older than the national figure, though this is balanced by a high proportion of children under 15, who make up 24.2% of the population. De facto relationships are among the lowest for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins most commonly cite English, German, Irish, or Greek ancestry. The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is high, with 77.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.1% completing Year 12. Many residents hold certificates in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal and household incomes are well above the state and national figures. Weekly household income is much higher than most similar areas at $2,249.

The area has a very low rate of mental health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities, though 29.0% of people live with a long-term health condition, most often asthma.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 43.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also very common, as 26.1% of residents provide unpaid care and 30.4% care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is small, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments falling well below state and national levels.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 36.4% of the workforce works from home, a rate far above the national figure.

Residents are very settled, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Victoria and Australia.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and most workers are managers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

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