Burrumbeet

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 36.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This high proportion of seniors helps explain why the number of children under 15 is well below the national figure at 12.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.7%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with 85.9% using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national average, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in other similar areas; only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 26.5%.

Incomes are generally well below state and national levels. The typical household income is $949 a week, and only 3.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Victorian average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure.

The community has a slightly higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most areas. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare, housework, and general volunteering are all lower than the national average.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 73 years, with a typical personal income of $474, which is a little below the national figure.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 44.5% of households, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a small typical household size of 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than the national figure, typically costing $135 a week.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people, no one commutes by public transport. Most residents rely on cars, though 25% work from home, which is above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any residents.