Colac Colac

The community is far older than the typical Victorian or Australian area, with 26.2% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a notable number of children under 15, at 19.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 90.2% born here and no residents born overseas. English, German, and Scottish are the most common ancestries listed.

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

About 54.1% of the population identifies as Christian, while 26.2% of residents have no religion, a figure far below the Victorian average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure. Personal weekly incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 19.7% of people. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average at 31.1%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 47.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.4% having children. People living alone make up 20.8% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the state average at just $200.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 20% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 76.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.