Devon North

The population is far older than the state and national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. This helps explain why children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most of the 352 residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 2.0% using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and national averages.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,319 and a typical personal income of $623.

Health challenges are more common here, as 35.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Volunteering is high, with 22.0% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. A high proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, recording 0 people in this area.

Couples without children make up nearly half of all households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.8% of homes being detached. A huge 53.3% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. The drive to the city is very long, taking about 156 minutes.

The community is stable and slow-growing, with far fewer people moving in over the last five years compared to the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry for those employed.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.