Biggara

Children under 15 make up 29.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This is balanced by a large senior population, as 27.9% are aged 65 and over, making the typical resident noticeably older than the state average at 45.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than Victoria. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, while Italian ancestry accounts for 6.6% of the population.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the state and national figures, where more than a fifth of people typically use another language.

Christianity is the primary faith for 70.5% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 24.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most other places, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 29.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,011, well above the national figure. While typical family income is well below the state average, typical household and personal incomes are higher than those in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.8% of residents, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 9.8% of people need help with daily activities, a figure well above the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 52.3% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a high number of people providing unpaid care for children and other household tasks.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $874 that is far above the national figure. The First Nations population is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 12.

Homes in Biggara are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, which is well above the national average. About 60% of families consist of couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $856, which is far below the state and national figures. This reflects the more affordable housing compared to urban areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 54.8% of residents work from home, a figure far above the state average.

Residents are very settled, with only 8.9% having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 80.6% of jobs. Employment rates are strong, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Biggara is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is noticeably steeper than the state average.