Bridgewater On Loddon

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.6% born here and only 5.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of residents. Only 0.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high number of residents report no religion, at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 42.8% of the population.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12, compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Bachelor degrees or higher are also far below the state average at 10.9%.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,242. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the community's older age profile.

Volunteerism is high, with 23.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than usual, while far fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population here is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 41.

Household sizes are a little smaller than the national average, with a typical home holding 2.2 people. About 27.2% of residents live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.5% of homes. A large portion of the community owns their home outright at 46.3%, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and no one commutes to work via public transport. The drive time to the city is very high, at 110 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents are far more likely to have groceries within a 15-minute walk than the state average. However, no one has health services within a 15-minute walk.