Drouin South

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 23.3% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, this is a little below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.8%), and those born overseas make up 11.7%, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language used at home for 92.4% of residents. Only 3.2% of people use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remainder of the community is predominantly Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to similar places.

Typical family incomes are slightly higher than the state and national figures, with families usually earning $2,178 a week. Household incomes are also higher than most similar areas.

The community is generally healthy, with 26.5% of people having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are also less common than in most areas.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 21.4% that is well above the state and national figures. Unpaid care for others is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure, and the typical age is 36, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Couples with children make up 60.4% of families, while one-parent families are well below the national average. About 28.7% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas.

Every home in Drouin South is a separate house, and 51.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 87.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Every home has a motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also less common than in the state.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.