Crossley

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 17.0% of the population, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, Irish, and English.

English is the only language used at home by 97.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

About 42.6% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 51.1%.

A high proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or higher at 27.1%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the Victorian average.

Typical family weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,349. While typical household incomes are about the same as the state average, those earning $3,000 or more per week are well below the national figure.

People with a long-term health condition make up 29.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very strong here, with 26.0% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is far below the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 51.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 97.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.