Boort

Boort is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 57 and 36.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 6.3% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.1% and 35.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 79.6% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas, with 42.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 30.3% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,054 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local participation is very high, with 29.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a slightly higher rate of unpaid carers and former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community. This group is noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 17.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to most areas, as 36.8% of people live alone. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.1 people.

Housing is very stable, with 59.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $180.

Car use is the primary way to get around, as 56.7% of workers drive and no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 38.1% owning two.

The population is very settled, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 26.6% of the workforce. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 80.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. Residents also have easy access to groceries, with 83.3% living within a 15-minute walk of a store.