Big Hill

This is an older community where the typical resident is 56, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

About 26.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Scottish, and Australian.

A much higher proportion of people use a language other than English at home compared to similar areas, though this remains well below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 39.5% identifying as Christian and 34.2% reporting no religion.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,250, which is much higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the state and national figures.

Health outcomes are better than in most similar areas, with no residents reporting a need for help with daily activities or a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, with 37.8% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations residents make up 15.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This group is older and earns significantly more than the state average.

Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is more affordable than in the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of $275, which is well below the Victorian average of $370.

The area is very remote from the city, with a drive time of 138 minutes and no public transport stops or routes available.

About 30.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at 29.7%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.