Flaggy Creek

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 51. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 88.5% born here and no one born overseas. This is far below the 30% national figure for Victoria.

English is the only language used at home by 97.1% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the rest of the state.

A high number of residents have no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas. Only 9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in the rest of the country. The typical weekly household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here at 10.6% than the national figure of 8.8%. However, those needing help with daily activities are a little below the national average at 2.9%.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 24.7% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many people also do a lot of unpaid housework, far above the state average.

About 3.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state average. First Nations households earn much more than most others, with a typical weekly income of $2,750.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 70.2% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure, with 48.6% of residents owning their home without a mortgage.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 0%, full-time employment is far below the state average at 44.1%. People work across various fields, most commonly in agriculture, health care, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.