Dockers Plains

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50. However, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is actually much lower than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.1% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across Victoria and Australia.

A large proportion of residents report having no religion at 45.8%, a figure well above the national average.

The community has a relatively high number of people with bachelor degrees or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average.

While 27.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week—well above the national figure—the typical personal income is $593, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.2% needing help with daily activities.

Civic engagement is very high, with volunteers reaching 38.3%, far above the state average. This is alongside a high number of former Defence Force members.

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

Families are generally larger than in other areas, with an average of 2.6 people per home, and 72.5% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Rent is far below the national figure at a typical weekly cost of $195, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 24.2% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 45.5%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.