Byaduk North

Children under 15 make up 31.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average. While the typical resident is 40, the area has a lower proportion of seniors than most similar places.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 8.2% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 91.8% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, placing it far below the national average for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 64.2%. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, and 22.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Common qualifications are in engineering, health, and agriculture.

Typical household income is $2,049 a week, which is a little above the state average. A significant 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.4% of people, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition at 12.7%.

Volunteerism is very high here at 32.3%, far above the national figure. This active community also has a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

First Nations residents make up 3% of the population. For this group, the typical personal income is $2,375, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, making up 73% of the community, while almost no one lives alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 52.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as every home has at least one vehicle and 85% have two or more. While there is one public transport stop, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has no unemployment and a high rate of adults working or looking for work. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as education and retail.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.