Cross Roads

First Nations people make up 11.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is much older than most, with a third of residents aged 65 and over and no children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an ancestry background are predominantly Australian or English. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This means there are no residents who speak another language, a figure far below the national average.

A large proportion of residents report having no religion, at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure. The remainder of the community is primarily Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the state average at $1,375 per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 11.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health issues like asthma and diabetes are common.

This is a highly active community where 48.1% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 37% of people doing significant housework weekly.

There are three First Nations people living in the area. Their typical personal income is $225, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and the typical household is slightly smaller than the state average with 2.3 people per home.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly rent of $180 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes nearly two hours to drive to the city.

The community is quite stable, with only 26.7% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (66.7%) compared to the state and national averages.

The area has a walkability score of zero and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. Residents cannot walk to parks, schools, or shops.