Coongulla

This is a very old community where people aged 65 and over make up 40.6% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are rare, making up only 3.5% of residents.

While 76% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 86.9% of residents. About 4.8% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

The community is split almost evenly between those with no religion (45.9%) and Christians (45.0%). The figure for those with no religion is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes here are much lower than usual; the typical household earns $1,057 a week, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.5% of people pitching in, well above the national rate of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 61 and personal incomes far below the state and national figures.

Many people live alone here (35.9%), and the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per household.

Every single home in Coongulla is a separate house. A large majority (54.4%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport.

About 34.1% of residents moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 39.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for its level. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, well above the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk; only parks are accessible on foot.