Boisdale

The community is older than the national figure, with 19.5% of people aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, at 16.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national averages. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

More than half of the population report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure. Low-income households are common, with 41.2% of individuals earning under $650 a week.

A slightly higher number of residents report long-term health conditions compared to the state. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.

Family life is a priority here, with a much higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid and doing housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents are a little more common here than across Victoria. Those in this group are noticeably older than the state average and earn much higher incomes than most other First Nations households.

Family homes are the norm, with 63.8% of households consisting of couples with children. However, 28.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $200.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than across Australia. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals are well above the national average.

Work is heavily tied to the land, with 24.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

Boisdale is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.