Drung

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50 and very few children under 15. This age profile is reflected in the family structure, where 41.3% of households are couples without children.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 94.1% of the community. This results in 0.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 52.1%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.0%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian average for both measures.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical family earning $2,299 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 25.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 14.3% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.9% of residents contributing their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

People living alone make up 28.8% of households, which is above the national average. The typical home is smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Every single home in Drung is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 44.2% of homes owned outright, while rent is much lower than average at a typical $190 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of residents using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 36.5% owning two and 26.9% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 17.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work participation is very high at 78.7%, and there is currently no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.