Chetwynd

The community is older than the national average, with 29.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia. Children under 15 also make up a very high proportion at 28.2%. Very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Irish and Scottish roots are also present. Only 10.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the 30% recorded for Victoria.

English is the sole language used at home by those who report a language, with 0.0% of the population using another tongue. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split evenly, with 37.6% identifying as Christian and 37.6% reporting no religion. This level of non-religion is a little below the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 61.8% in Victoria. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region, with family incomes at $1,062, far below the Victorian figure of $2,136. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are a little more common here than in the rest of the state at 7.1%. While 28.2% have a long-term health condition, mental health conditions are much lower than most areas at 3.5%.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.4% of residents contributing their time, far above the 13.3% state average. However, figures for unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical age for First Nations people here is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (33.3%) and one-parent families (21.2%) being well above the national average. Couples without children are the most common household type.

Every home in Chetwynd is a separate house, and 40% are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $123, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $354.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 30% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the Victorian average of 40%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries, employing 46.7% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.