Barkly

The community is far older than the state average, with 36.7% of people aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 34.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 16.3% of residents born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national levels.

About 38.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

While 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the 30.8% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual home earning $825, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% having a long-term condition and 20.4% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common, with 47.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 57.1% of people living alone, far above the state average, yet 52.9% of families are couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average, and no one in the area renting.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state average of 40.0%.

Only 27.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or schools.