Bears Lagoon

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. About 18.9% of the population are seniors, and 17.0% are children, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.0% born here and far fewer overseas births than the state or national averages. Those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Irish or Scottish roots.

English is the only language used at home by 94.3% of residents. This is far below the national and state levels for the use of any other language.

A large majority of people, 66.0%, report having no religion. This is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. About 45.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are notably low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,350, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Typical personal weekly income is also much lower than the national average at $630.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported far more often than in the rest of the state.

People who served in the Defence Force make up 9.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with no residents identifying as such in the latest census. The typical age for First Nations residents is far younger than the state average at just 9 years.

One-parent families make up 22.5% of households, which is well above the national average. Most homes house about 2.5 people, which is consistent with the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $125 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of $421, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

Working from home is very common at 36.0%, far above the national figure. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, the average walk to a stop takes 22 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 39.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 52.0% of workers. The rate of people working or looking for work is well below the national figure, though there is currently no unemployment.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any residents.