Cargerie

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 31.6% of residents aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 21.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

About half of the residents were born in Australia, while 13.2% were born in New Zealand. Only 10.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the only language used at home in this community. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, at 71.1%. This is far above the national and state figures, which both sit around 39%.

The community has very low levels of higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,041. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 13.2% of residents. Conversely, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 7.9%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are made up of couples with children, representing 66.7% of families. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,984, which is higher than most similar areas. Homes are also slightly more crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. For those who work, 45% drive themselves, while 15% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 13.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in the state and nation, at 65%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as machinery operators and drivers.

Cargerie is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.