Budgeree

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 22.6% of people aged 65 or over. This age gap is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a typical resident age that is 10 years older than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (6.8%) than the national average of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian figure of 27.6%.

About 44.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 44.7% of residents completing Year 12. A typical adult is less likely to hold a bachelor degree compared to the rest of Victoria.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities (9.6%) compared to the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.1%, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Budgeree has a very high rate of community contribution, with 21% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure, alongside a high number of people providing unpaid care and housework.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 9 years.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (63.1%) and far fewer people living alone than in the typical Victorian household.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 92.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 7.7%, while 48.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A significant 27.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 24.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, a little above the national figure, with many working in agriculture or food services.

Budgeree is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is reinforced by a steep average terrain slope of 16%.