Bridgewater North

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. While 16.7% are children, those aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 44.4%.

This is a very traditional Australian community where no one was born overseas, far below the 30% seen in Victoria. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

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

The area is strongly Christian, with 70.4% of residents identifying as such. This means the 14.8% who have no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,625, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than usual, with no one earning over $2,000 a week.

A high 11.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. However, rates of long-term health conditions are much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is very high, as 26.7% of people provide unpaid care—far above the national figure—and 35.6% are volunteers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are a little larger than the national average, with 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 61.7% of homes.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,067, far below the Victorian average. Typical weekly rent is $345, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is consistent with the fact that 38.9% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 7.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 80% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.