Cowwarr

The community is notably older than the state and national figures, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. Around 16.2% are children under 15, and most adults are either married or in a de facto relationship.

This is a very traditional area where 81% of people were born in Australia. Only 7.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with 89.2% of people using it only. Only 0.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average.

About 43.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.6% report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than most, at 39.4%. However, 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for its level.

Typical weekly household income is $1,571, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

A higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 6.4%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.7%, with arthritis being the most common.

Local residents are more likely to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than people in other areas. Volunteering is also common, with 18.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. Among the very few First Nations residents, the typical age is 37, which is far older than the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Over half of all homes are couples with children, and very few people—just 13.2%—live alone.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate. A huge 55% of homes are owned outright, and only 8.5% of the community rents.

The area is heavily car-reliant, with 66.5% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport for their commute. The drive time to the city is very long at 119 minutes.

The community is very stable, as only 22% of people moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. Residents have very limited access to services on foot, with no health services within a 15-minute walk.