Deans Marsh

The population is far older than the state and national figure, with 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over. There is also a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 13% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

The community is among the highest in the region for people with no religion, at 60.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Deans Marsh has a highly qualified population, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the national average, though a high number of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the state and national figures. Weekly personal income typically stands at $832.

The community is relatively healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Participation is very high here, with 29.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The typical age for this group is far older than the national figure.

Families with children are common, and there is a much higher proportion of one-parent families than in most other areas. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.8% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 9.6% of households renting their home.

The town is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, though the unemployment rate is also lower than most areas. Many residents work in health, construction, or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.