Dunnstown

The area is older than most of Victoria, with the typical resident being 44 and 20.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.9%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Irish, English, and Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religion plays a significant role in this community, as 64.9% identify as Christian. Only 26.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 17.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,521, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 23.6% have a long-term health condition and 3.9% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below the national figures.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. About 29% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the latest count.

Families are common, with 64.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 37.2% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Rents are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of just $175.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 39 minutes.

Dunnstown is a very stable community, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.