Bayindeen

The community is far more diverse in age than most, with a very high proportion of children under 15 and seniors over 65. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 31.8% of the population, which is far above the Victorian average of 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home here. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

A vast majority of residents, 95.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 30% having completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in similar areas; the typical household earns $2,166, which is a little above the state average. However, no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 45.5% of residents. This is far above the national average, with heart disease and arthritis being the most reported issues.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 40% of people caring for children, which is far above the national rate. Volunteering is also more frequent here than in most areas.

First Nations people in Bayindeen are far younger than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of just 15. While typical personal incomes are far below the national figure, typical household incomes are far above.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Living spaces are tight, with 1.5 people per bedroom, which is far above the state average. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure at $699.

The area is very remote, with a 123-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is exceptionally stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 55%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.