Cann River

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 24.9% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.1% compared to 1.0% in Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for the vast majority of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.

More than half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 34.0%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 24.0% of residents completing Year 12 and just 2.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below state and national levels.

Incomes are very low here, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal income is $445 per week, which is much lower than the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common in the community; 42.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 17.3% report a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

Volunteerism is high at 23.7%, far above the national average. Many residents are active in their community through unpaid work, with 23.7% providing unpaid care, a rate far above the state average.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $449, which is well below the Victorian figure of $619.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 44.2% of people live alone—far above the national average. One-parent families are also very common at 26.1%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 44.2% own their home outright. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $120, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average, the typical walk to a stop takes 83 minutes.

About 29.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 13.0%, which is well above the national average. Only 39.0% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have good access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, it is far below the state average for homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.