Dreeite

The community is a little younger than the state and national figures, with 19.5% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are a little more common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and a far lower percentage completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,375. There are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below both the state and national figures.

A high number of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, far above the national average. Notably, 10.7% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state figure.

First Nations people are not commonly represented here, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people listed in the population count.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 57.4% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common than in the state, with only 12% of households renting.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes over two hours to drive to the city, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 38.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

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