Carapook

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the state and national figures. It is also a place for families, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

About 17.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while Filipino heritage is also represented.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half the population (49.3%) report no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold certificates, and about 30% of degrees are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,416, well above the state figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for its level.

While 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the state average—no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 35.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families with children are very common, making up 72.9% of households. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than in most areas.

Every home in Carapook is a separate house, and 52.2% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $120.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Over half the workforce (51.6%) works from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 8.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state average.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 71% of the workforce is employed. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.