Chiltern Valley

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other areas, at 22.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.0%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (7.8%) than the Victorian average of 30.0%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 40.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $933. Higher-earning households are common, as 31.3% earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common, with 46.8% of people having a long-term condition, a figure far above the state average. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 7.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 32.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 0 people.

Families tend to be smaller here, with 2.2 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children (61.4%), and there are no one-parent families.

Every home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 40.6%, and renting is far less common than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Residents generally face a 78-minute walk to the nearest transport stop.

The population is very stable, with only 22.4% 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 national figure at 68.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in health care, wholesale trade, or agriculture.

The area is highly 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.