Ellinbank

The typical resident here is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 16.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 85% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 45.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.4%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state average.

Incomes are generally strong, with 23.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week. The typical family weekly income is $2,062, which is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions, at 10.5%, compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 0 people. This is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 59.8% of households, while one-parent families are well below the state average at 7.7%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here at only 10%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 32% have four or more.

The population is very stable, as only 22.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is well below the national average. Common industries include agriculture, retail, and healthcare.

Ellinbank is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.