Birregurra

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 43. It is also a family-oriented area, as children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, far below the Victorian figure of 30.0%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 93.3% using it at home. Only 1.3% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 58.7% of people report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 59.0% having completed Year 12 and 25.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Weekly incomes are around the middle for this level. The typical household earns $1,521 a week, which is a little below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Daily living needs are lower than most areas, with 3.7% of people requiring help. Around 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Community spirit is high, as 29.6% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also high rates of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $537, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone (28.9%) and couples with children (59.0%). People per home is 2.4, which is about the same as the state average.

Every single home here is a separate house, a figure far above the state average. Home ownership is strong, with 42.4% of houses owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% commute by public transport. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than most areas, the typical walk to a stop is 71 minutes.

About 36.1% of residents moved here in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas reported.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care or agriculture, and 20.4% work from home.

The walkability score is 4.7, which is well below the Victorian average of 6.4. Many homes are far from parks, schools, and groceries compared to the state average.