Colignan

The population is younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both appearing in much lower numbers than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than across Australia.

Over 33% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. While most people identify as Australian or English, there is a diverse range of birthplaces including New Zealand, Vietnam, and England.

About 18.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average. Only 3.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.2%. Those with no religion make up 36.1% of the community, which is a lower figure than in most similar areas and below the national average.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,325. Despite this, typical personal weekly income of $812 is about the same as the state and national averages.

Health statistics are slightly lower than the national average, with 25.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term issues reported.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most similar areas, including childcare, housework, and general unpaid care. Only 10.9% of residents are volunteers, which is well below the national figure.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations community here is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15 years.

Family structures vary, with 53% of households consisting of couples with children. About 27.1% of people live alone, which is a little higher than the national figure.

Renting is very common here, with 44.9% of households renting—far above the national average. Because of this, typical weekly rents of $120 are among the lowest in the region.

The area is heavily car-dependent, though 6.3% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. About 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 65.3% of recent arrivals coming from overseas. This is far above the national average and suggests a strong trend of international migration to the area.

The workforce is dominated by the land, with 68.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas.

Colignan is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.