Barramunga

The population is very small and significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 48, which is 10 years higher than the figure for Victoria and Australia.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 82%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 55%, ahead of No religion (27%).

Local schooling is limited to one small primary government school, though the average school advantage score is higher than in most similar areas.

Weekly personal income is about the same as the national figure, while typical family income is a little above the state average at $2,374.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Households here are much smaller than usual, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

With very few people per bedroom, homes feel spacious, although typical monthly loan payments are much higher than most areas at $2,232. Weekly rent is far below the national figure at $220.

Residents face a long 111-minute drive to the city and rely on a single bus route, though the number of stops per person is among the highest at this level.

The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 57%, ahead of Administrative & support (57%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, parks, or health services mean no homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.