Bolinda

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average of 18.0%.

The area is very homogenous, with 85.4% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the Victorian average of 30.0% for people born overseas.

English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, the 5.4% figure is still far below the state average.

About 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 44.9%.

A higher than usual 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 48.6% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Families in Bolinda are generally wealthier than most, with a typical weekly income of $2,374. This is slightly above the Victorian figure of $2,136.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 22.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also much more common than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have a typical age of 56, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, at just 13.2%, which is far below the state average of 25.9%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 48.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 35.8% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 19.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the Victorian average of 40.0%.

About 62.9% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, and transport and warehousing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.