Cashmore

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. This is contrasted by a significant First Nations presence, as 6.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.8% born here and very few overseas-born residents. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a birthplace profile far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 91.9% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language or reports speaking little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents identify as Christian, while 40.1% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the Victorian average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.5% having completed Year 12, both far below the national figures.

Personal incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $907. This is reflected in the 14.1% of people who earn over $2,000 a week, a figure a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, affecting 10.2% of residents.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. This spirit is also seen in the 31.2% who perform significant unpaid housework, a rate far above the state average.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than other First Nations groups with a typical age of 18. Their typical personal income of $724 is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and very few people live alone or in one-parent families, with only 1.9% of households being one-parent families, far below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98.7% of homes being detached. These are typically large, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms and a very low rental rate of just 3.9%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 19.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as healthcare and manufacturing.

Cashmore is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.