Darnum

Families are common here, with 20.0% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Victoria and Australia average of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia (85.1%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritage groups.

English is the dominant language, with 92.5% of people using it only at home. Only 1.2% of residents use another language, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.4%.

The area has a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 compared to the state and nation. While 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, this is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,744, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 15.1% of households, which is well below the state average.

About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.8% of the population.

Unpaid care is common here, with 17.2% of people providing care, well above the national figure. Similarly, 29.0% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,437, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.3% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses (86.9%), and 85.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.0% of homes owned outright, and very few people rent (6.1%).

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, only 1.6% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is common for 63.3% of adults, which is a little above the national figure. Local jobs are concentrated in health care, agriculture, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. Many residents live far from essential services, as 0.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.