Barrabool

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 17.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.4%), and those born overseas account for only 5.3%, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87% of the population. Only 2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 32% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 30.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. A high 66.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is also well above the national figure.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,250. About 35.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.7%, which is well below the national average. Only 2% of people need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, as 24.5% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 17.2% provide unpaid care, well above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0.0% of residents identifying as such.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. People living alone are much less common here than in other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 98.8% have three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as no residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. About 23.6% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area. Many residents work as managers or professionals, with health care and construction being the most common industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no public transport stops, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.