Diggora

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are few children here, with only 12.8% under age 15, and a high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.1% born overseas, far below the 30% state average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the 27.6% of Victorians who use another language.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, and those with no religion make up 30.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 38.1% finishing Year 12. Qualifications are often tied to the local economy, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the state average. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

While long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national average at 29.5%, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, and 7.6% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families are very common at 25.9%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Typical homes are small, with only 2.3 people per household.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 96.4% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the state average at just $200 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available. The drive to the city takes over two hours.

About 31.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the 40% state average.

Full-time employment is a little higher than the state average at 61.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.