Elmore

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the Victorian and national average of 38. Seniors make up 29.6% of the population, and people in de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Australia, England, Ireland, and Scotland are the most common ancestries. Only 5.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of residents. Only 3.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.8%, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%, and only 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures. The typical household earns $909 a week, which is far below the Victorian average of $1,759.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%, and 9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.3% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and serve in the Defence Force compared to most similar areas.

The First Nations population includes 21 people. On average, they are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 45 years.

A high number of people live alone (38.1%), and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. Because of this, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per home.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 46.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $220, far below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential, as 61% of people drive to work and no one commutes by public transport. The drive to the city takes 117 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

While only 30% of the population moved in the last five years, the town has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas compared to other similar areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here, with only 44% of adults doing so. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.

The town is very walkable, with 90.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Residents have easy access to groceries and health services, though a walk to public transport can take up to 36 minutes.