Bullarto South

This is a very old community with no children under 15 and a typical age of 61, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 43.8% of the population, and 25.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 91.7% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home or speaking little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A majority of residents, 52.1%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are quite low; the usual household earns $900 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 45.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 28.6% of people volunteering and 28.6% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, typically holding just 1.8 people, and most consist of couples without children. One-parent families are not present in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community is renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. However, working from home is very common at 56%, far exceeding the national rate of 21%.

The population is relatively stable, with 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 54.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is very low at 20%. Those who do work are most often managers or professionals.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.