Derrinal

Derrinal is much older than the state and national averages, with 36.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

English ancestry is the most common at 52.5%, followed by Australian and Irish roots. About 17.2% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the Victoria average of 30.0%.

English is the main language for 91.9% of the community. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 57.6% identifying as Christian and 39.4% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, as 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average, though only 48.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical household income is $1,281 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While most people earn under $650 weekly, a small group earns $2,000 or more, a rate a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.2%.

Volunteering is high at 19.6%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, unpaid care for children and general unpaid care are both much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of almost no residents. For those present, the typical age is 82, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are generally small, with only 2.0 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. More than half of all households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is rare, occurring in only 6.0% of households.

The area is highly car-reliant, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home is more common here than elsewhere, at 28.6%.

There has been significant movement in the area recently, with 47.0% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 12.0%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Those who do work are often in management, with 33.3% of occupations falling into that category.

Derrinal is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.