Callawadda

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It is an unusual demographic mix, with no children under 15 and a small number of seniors at 8.9%, which is well below the national average.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and the community has a very strong British and Irish heritage. No one in the area was born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the only language spoken in the homes here. No one uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half the residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder are mostly Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.8% of people finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,083, well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

A small number of people here need help with daily activities at 8.9%, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Mental health conditions are also a little more common here than across Australia.

Volunteering is very common here, with 41.5% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Half of all families are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than elsewhere, with typical weekly rents at $190 and home-loan payments at $1,289, both of which are well below the national figures.

Most people drive to work, though 16% work from home. While there are a few bus stops available, no one in the area actually uses public transport to commute.

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

The area has a very high full-time employment rate of 88.0%, far above the national figure. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.