Corop

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 53 and a very small number of children. About 30% of residents are seniors, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

English is the main language used at home for 81.4% of people. While 5.6% of residents use another language—a higher rate than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian and national averages.

About 45.3% of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of people have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.1% completing Year 12, both of which are far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $982 a week, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.4% of people having a long-term condition and 11.8% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

This is a supportive community where 23.2% of people volunteer and 22.5% provide unpaid care, figures that are well above the state and national averages.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 59, and their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per household. About 28.1% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national figure, while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

Every home in Corop is a separate house, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is uncommon at 10.9%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $210.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes 116 minutes.

The community is stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, only 47.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the Victorian average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.