Barmah

The community is far older than the national figure, with 36.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia. Children under 15 make up only 10.9% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.7%) compared to the state's 30.0%. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. This means far fewer people use another language at home than in Victoria, where the figure is 27.6%.

A high number of residents identify as having no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 45.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average, sitting at 26.3% compared to 61.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $875, far below the Victorian figure of $1,759. Only 2.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.0% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.8% of people providing such support, which is among the highest for its level. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.2%) than in the state.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and 14.3% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 58, far older than the national average of 24.

Living arrangements are often small, with 37.3% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical homes have only 2.0 people, which is much lower than the usual 2.5.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 57.3% of which are owned outright, far above the state's 32.2%. Rents are also much lower here, with a typical weekly rent of $190.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 42.5% have two.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.9% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.6%) compared to the state's 62.4%. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in accommodation and food services.

The town is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. Residents have no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.