Caveat

The typical resident is 58, making Caveat far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 6.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.1% born overseas, which is far below the 30% seen in Victoria. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the 22.3% national figure for people using another language at home.

About 42.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher (13%) are far below the state average of 29.2%. Common qualifications are in engineering, agriculture, and the creative arts.

Typical household weekly income is $1,375, which is well below the state figure of $1,759. Personal weekly income is a little below the national average at $725.

While mental health conditions are reported by 13.6% of residents—well above the national figure of 8.8%—the area has much lower rates of people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 40.7% of people volunteering, far above the state average of 13.3%. About 27.8% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are generally small, with 1.9 people per household. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, and is consistent with the 37.9% of people who live alone.

Every home in Caveat is a separate house, and 62.1% are owned outright, which is far above the state average of 32.2%. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, and every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

Around 28.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 39.3% of workers. While full-time employment is very high, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas.

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