Baw Baw Village

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with 66.7% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44. There are no seniors aged 65 and over, and children under 15 make up 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 43.3% of residents born abroad, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent at 30%, followed by Australian and English backgrounds.

Language diversity is high, with 43.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the local speech, as 26.7% of residents speak Mandarin.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 43.3%, which is well above the state and national averages. Other religious affiliations include Christianity at 13.3% and Buddhism at 10%.

Schooling levels are very high, with 86.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. However, only 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

The typical weekly personal income is $880, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most similar areas.

Residents are in very good health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition or a mental health condition. This is far below the state and national averages for disability and chronic illness.

Volunteer work is common, with 18.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, no one in the area provides unpaid care for children or housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Living here requires a car, as the drive time to the city is 130 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available, which is far below the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the Victorian average.

Employment is strong, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.2. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.