Carapooee

First Nations people make up 11.7% of the population, which is far above the Victorian figure of 1.0%. The community is far older than the state average, though it also has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.3%, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

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

About 46.7% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This is roughly equal to the number of people who identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $900. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are reported much less often than in the rest of the country.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid support, with 19.6% providing unpaid care and 34.8% doing significant housework, both of which are far above the state average.

The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 49. Typical weekly personal income for First Nations residents is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to most areas, with 46.7% of people living alone and 31.0% living in one-parent families. Homes are typically small, averaging 2.1 people each.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and there are no renters in the area.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Few adults are working or looking for work, at 47.8%, which is much lower than the state average. Common industries include retail trade, public administration, and agriculture.

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