Barwite

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 23% of residents aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 20.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, Irish or Scottish. Only 13.4% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population (53.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.

A higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many adults have completed Year 12, with 56.8% reaching this level.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,624 per week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far below the state average.

The community is healthier than most, with a very low rate of people needing help with daily activities (1.1%). Long-term health conditions affect 28.6% of residents, with arthritis and asthma being common.

Residents are far more likely to volunteer than those in the rest of the state. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework (32.4%) and childcare (31.0%) compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are family units, with 63.6% consisting of couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Every single home in Barwite is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 59.8% of properties owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, as no homes have access to public transport and every household owns at least one motor vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 140 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Construction, healthcare and agriculture are the main industries for the local workforce.

The walkability score is zero, meaning the area is entirely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.