Campbells Forest

The community is much older than the national figure, with 30% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (78%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian and English, though there is also Indian and Irish heritage.

While 90% of people speak only English, 12% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

The area is more religious than the state average, with 56% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 41.9% of the population finished school at Year 10.

Typical personal weekly income is $942, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 36% of people living with a long-term condition and 10% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average, likely reflecting the older age of the residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also high, with 27.9% of residents providing this support.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average of 1.0%.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 22% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $220. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,950, slightly higher than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average of 21%.

About 31.9% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 65.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.