Cosgrove

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 94% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents, who make up around 30% of the broader population.

English is the only language used at home for 94% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

About 40% of people have no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $606. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 38% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 12% need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

Volunteering is high at 23.4%, well above the national average. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, though very few are caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families are about the same size as those across Australia, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing costs are far below the national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,040.

The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long 131-minute drive to the city. However, 34.6% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.1%, far above the state average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Cosgrove is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.