Colbinabbin

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 47 and 23.5% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the state average. However, children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 83.5% of the town. Very few people use another language at home (3.5%), which is far below the state average of 27.6%.

Faith plays a significant role here, as 52.6% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents have not completed Year 12, with only 38.7% doing so, far below the state average of 61.8%. The town has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though they are typically very small.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual weekly income being $1,278. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (7.0%) compared to the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas at 5.3%.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 42.8% volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census for this area.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 31.2% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. At the same time, 44.8% of households consist of couples with children.

The town consists entirely of separate houses, and over half (51.4%) are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very low at $200, and monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. The drive to the city is long, typically taking 110 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, among the lowest rates for its level and far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 39.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 63.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.