Cohuna

The population is far older than the national figure, with 36.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.5% were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 89.8% of people speaking it only. Only 2.9% of the community uses another language at home, far below the state and national averages.

About 42.2% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.5%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,112 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.2% need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and care than people in most other areas.

There are 47 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 9.1%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone—35.6%—which is far above the national figure.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, and 53.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $185.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and no one commutes by public transport. While there are some bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the community.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Among those employed, the most common industries are health care and agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.5, well below the state average. While most homes are near a school or park, far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of health services.