Darraweit Guim

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 47 and a low percentage of children under 15. About 15.9% of residents are seniors, which is about the same as the state figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. Those with European roots are common, with English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries being the most frequent.

English is the dominant language here, with only 4.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.3% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

A higher number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state and national averages.

Household incomes are strong, with 28.9% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly personal income is $840, slightly higher than the national average.

About 29.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported conditions.

Community participation is very high, with 21.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the state figure. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care and do significant housework.

The First Nations population is small, but typical personal and household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are slightly larger than the national typical, with 2.6 people per household. There are fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 83% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as 41.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport and 0 public transport stops available. About 19.7% of the workforce works from home.

This is a very stable community where only 15% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many of the local workforce is employed in construction, health care, or agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.