Delegate River

The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. However, there are no seniors aged 65 and over here, and de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 70.7% of the community. About 9.8% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 56.1%. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.7% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are far below the national figure at $387, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week. Household incomes are about the same as the state average.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 19.5% of people. Additionally, 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 30% of people pitching in, far above the state figure. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 0 people recorded. The typical personal income for this group is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes here are quite crowded, with an average of 4.0 people per household, far above the state average. Most families consist of couples with children.

Bedroom crowding is high, with 1.1 people per bedroom, well above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little below the state and national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

Around 29.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, but the unemployment rate is among the highest at 40%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.