Brucknell

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far more often than in the rest of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up a much smaller share of the population than in most other areas. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. While a few people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents, 52.8%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a rate that is much higher than in similar areas. Qualifications are often in health, society and culture, or agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $922, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 32.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 31.1% of people helping out, far above the national average. This spirit of help extends to the home, where many spend a lot of time on unpaid housework.

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

More than half of households are couples with children, and one-parent families are well below the national average. About 21.6% of people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 92.2% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very affordable at a typical $100 a week, and 39.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. About 22.7% of the workforce works from home.

Around 32.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Employment is high, with 66.7% of people working full-time, well above the national average. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.