Fairbank

The area has a distinct age split, with 32.7% of people aged 65 and over and 23.1% under 15, both figures being much higher than most other areas. First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 1.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 5.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the Victorian average, where 27.6% of people use another language.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the country, with 44.2% of residents identifying as Christian and 38.5% reporting no religion.

The typical level of schooling is lower than most areas, with only 36.6% completing Year 12. However, 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar small areas.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures. A typical personal weekly income is $483, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report very good health, with only 11.5% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 30.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high proportion of people also providing unpaid childcare.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is just 5 years, making them far younger than the national First Nations average of 24. Their typical household income is well above the national figure.

Homes in Fairbank are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 76.3% of families.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,802, which is about the same as the Victorian and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes about 101 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is very settled, as only 25% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work (44.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.1. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.