Corryong

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 52. While children under 15 make up 15.3% of the community, this is lower than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, together making up over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 85% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.9% of the population, which is lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and those with a bachelor degree or higher are also far fewer than typical.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $988, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of people. Similarly, 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high, with 27.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 13.9% of people who provide unpaid care.

First Nations people in the area are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 52. Their household income is well above the state and national averages.

Living alone is very common, with 39.2% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

The community consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 46.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical rents and mortgage payments are far lower than the state and national averages.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home, with only 6.8% doing so, far below the national figure.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Around 34.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.0%. The local workforce is mainly employed in health care, social assistance, and agriculture.

The area is very walkable, with 80.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Residents have particularly good access to health services and schools compared to the state average.