Chepstowe

The area has a split age profile, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both making up 21.7% of the population. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.3% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 43.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

While more adults here have a bachelor degree or higher than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,166, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, with 36.7% of people affected. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, appearing among the highest for this level.

This is a highly active community where 31.4% of people volunteer. It also has a very high number of Defence Force veterans, far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 45.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $100.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. It takes nearly two hours to drive to the city.

About 28.6% of people moved here in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, with a full-time employment rate far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.