Cabbage Tree Creek

This is an older community where the typical resident is 52, and a quarter of the population are seniors. It is also notable for having a First Nations population of 11.5%, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 7.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria average of 30.0%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 48.1% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.7%, which is well below the state average of 39.3%.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 26.5% of qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $850, far below the state figure of $1,759. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 19.2% of people needing help with daily activities and 36.5% living with a long-term health condition. Both figures are far above the national averages.

Community involvement is strong, with 21.7% of people volunteering and 14.3% having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care is also common, as 23.9% of people provide unpaid care, well above the national figure.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. This group is older and earns more than typical First Nations households in the state, with a median personal income of $2,124.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical 2.0 people per household. Many residents live alone (29.6%) or as couples without children (52.8%), which is consistent with the older age of the population.

Every home is a separate house, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the state average of 32.2%. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. While there are two public transport routes, the nearest stop can be a 64-minute walk away.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.0% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 13.0%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major industries here.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. Most residents cannot walk to a school, health service, or park within 15 minutes.