Barwidgee

The area is much older than most, with 32.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the Victorian figure of 16.8%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.

While 80.2% were born in Australia, 13.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Italian ancestry is notably present, accounting for 21.9% of the population.

English is the main language for 82.3% of residents, though 11.5% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the community's Italian heritage.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $619, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, typical family incomes are $2,250, which is slightly above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though no residents currently need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $450, which is much lower than in most other similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 30.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. A huge 72.2% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households own three or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 8.5% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

Barwidgee is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.