Bonegilla

The community is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 26. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both well below the national figures.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.2%, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of residents. While 4.8% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

More than half the population (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

The community is well-educated, with 63.4% of people having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Health and management are the most common fields of qualification.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are all much higher than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $2,104 a week, which is a little above the Victorian average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 21.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Alongside the very high rate of Defence Force veterans, this area has much lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework than most similar areas.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $955 is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Family households are common, but one-parent families and people living alone are much less common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most dwellings are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Bonegilla is a highly transient place, with 56.3% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment levels are very high, with 80.6% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly 60% of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.