Burnbank

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and a high proportion of seniors. However, children under 15 make up 25.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.4%, which is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestries are common here.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, a figure far below the state average.

Many residents identify as Christian, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

A typical adult here is less likely to have completed Year 12 than most people in Victoria. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, and environment.

Typical personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, and no one earns $2,000 or more a week. However, typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported far more often than the national average. This is alongside a higher-than-usual number of people who need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 38.9% of people volunteering, far above the state average. There is also a strong history of military service, with 11.1% having served in the Defence Force.

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

About half of the households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. Typical homes hold 2.3 people, which is a little below the state average.

Housing is very affordable compared to the rest of the country, with typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments far below the national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. It takes about 100 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, with only 44.4% in the workforce.

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