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Seniors make up 32.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. First Nations people represent 6.6% of the community, a much higher share than in most other areas.

The area is very homogenous, with 84.4% of people born in Australia. Only 4.9% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 93.4% using it exclusively at home. This means the share of people using another language is far below the national figure.

About 40.2% of residents have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Just 34.4% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,041 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 13.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 30.9%, far above the state average. This high level of community care is also seen in the 19.6% of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small in total number but has a very young profile, with a typical age of just 8 years. Household incomes for First Nations people are well below the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (31.3%) and a very high share of one-parent families (28.9%).

Every home in the area is a separate house, and half are owned outright. This helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 44.3% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture is the most common industry, employing 27.9% of workers.

Walking is difficult due to the terrain and a lack of services, with a walkability score that is far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.