Bessiebelle

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 24.8% of the population.

The community is very traditional, with 79.6% born in Australia and only 5.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, which is far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion (45.1%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.3% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often practical, with 25.5% in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $974, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure slightly above the state and national averages. Long-term health conditions are most common in asthma and arthritis.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. However, 66.2% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, typically $140 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 55.3% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 80.9%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.