Cobains

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. However, there are many children under 15, at 20.8%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.2% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.3%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A significant 43.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.8%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though 16.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 32.7% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

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

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (60.7%) or couples without children (33.5%), while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops in the area, and 41% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the Victorian average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.