Bangholme

Bangholme is an older community, with 66.1% of residents aged 65 or over and a typical age of 71, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 3.9% of the population, far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

People born overseas make up 34.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English (39.5%) and Australian (31.4%).

While 12.6% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%. English is the primary language for 81.8% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 59.5% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 30.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.5% of residents having completed Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $644 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common, with 56.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Many residents need help with daily activities, accounting for 15.4% of the population.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 9.8% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. However, 5.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of four people. The typical age for First Nations residents is 67, far older than the national figure of 24.

The area is dominated by people living alone (56.6%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, homes are small, with just 1.6 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 75.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all residents (98.4%) live in separate houses, though most of these are small, with 65% having only two bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 16.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes 34 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

A low number of adults are working or looking for work (23.2%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Those who are employed often work in construction, health care, or agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While many residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park or health service, very few are within walking distance of groceries or schools.