Bolwarrah

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births reported, and ancestries are predominantly Australian, Scottish and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

A large majority of residents report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Schooling levels are high, with 69.4% of people completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Typical personal weekly incomes are among the lowest for its level and far below the state and national figures, with no one earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 25% live with a mental health condition, both figures being far above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most similar areas.

The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is very small, with zero residents identifying as such.

Families are common, with 71% of homes consisting of couples with children, leading to slightly larger households than the national typical.

Housing costs are much lower than in the rest of the state, with typical monthly home-loan payments far below the Victorian average.

The area is completely isolated from public transport, with no stops or routes available and a very long drive time to the city.

Residents are very settled, with only 21.4% moving in the last five years, far below the state and national rates.

Finding work is difficult, as the unemployment rate is far above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.