Byawatha

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 51 and 20% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.3% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 45.6%.

A high number of residents hold degrees, with 27.7% having a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average.

Income levels are generally strong, with 27.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national figures.

While long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.9% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

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

Families are common, with 47.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 55.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 93.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major industries, employing 20.4% of the workforce.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.