Childers

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 26.4% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.4%, which is among the lowest for areas of this type.

About 14.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the Victoria average of 30%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is used by the vast majority of the community, with only 3.3% using another language at home. This is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

More than half of the population (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The typical resident has a lower level of schooling than the state average, with 48.1% completing Year 12 compared to 61.8% across Victoria.

Incomes are generally lower here than in most other areas. The typical household earns $1,062 a week, which is far below the state figure of $1,759.

Health needs are high, as 11% of people need help with daily activities—well above the national figure of 5.8%. This is consistent with the older age of the population.

Unpaid housework is common, with 35.4% of people doing over 15 hours a week, which is far above the state average. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Many people live alone (35.7%), which is far above the national average of 25.6%. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home here is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is very low at a typical $130 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than across Australia.

The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the state average at 68.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also much steeper than the state average.