Beremboke

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, those aged 65 and over are much lower than in most areas at 9.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.8%), and the population is far less diverse than the rest of Victoria, with only 10.3% born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 97% of the population. Far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national averages, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

Beremboke is far more secular than most areas, with 55.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 52.5% holding a Certificate III or IV. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,125 per week. While 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, those earning $2,000 or more personally are well below the state average.

A higher number of people report long-term health conditions (32.7%) and mental health conditions (10.3%) compared to the state. However, only 3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

More people provide unpaid childcare (27.5%) and housework than in most other areas. In contrast, the percentage of volunteers is much lower than the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population. Among a small number of First Nations residents, the typical age is far older than the national average at 56 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.5% of families are couples with children and very few people (10.3%) live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.6%), and no one is renting. Most homes are large, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms, and 43.1% are owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops or routes available. About 18.1% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. The workforce is concentrated in construction (19.1%) and agriculture, forestry, and fishing (10.6%).

Beremboke is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.