Burnewang

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 54. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

While most residents were born in Australia, 13.5% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Italian heritage.

English is the main language for 78.4% of people. Another 16.2% use a different language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still far below the Victorian average.

More than half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.8% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $850, which is slightly above the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 16.2% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Conversely, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 32.4% of people volunteer and 32.4% provide unpaid care, both of which are far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples without children.

Monthly home-loan payments are typically $964, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. Typical weekly rent is $340, a little below the state average.

The area is highly isolated, with a drive time to the city of 163 minutes and no public transport stops. This helps explain why 48.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong connection to the land, with 66.7% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. There is currently no unemployment in the community.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Aside from a few parks, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.