Gannawarra

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, a little above the national figure, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national averages at 12.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 2.7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Greek.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victoria and Australia figures, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split evenly, with 47.3% of people identifying as Christians and 47.3% reporting no religion. The figure for those with no religion is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, though many residents hold certificates in agriculture and environment.

Typical incomes are well below those in the state and nation, with a typical weekly household income of $1,292. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

While 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure at 23.6%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.8% volunteering—a figure far above the state average. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid care, with 19% of people providing such support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0% of the population, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.7% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 86.1% of these have three or more bedrooms. Rental properties are far less common than in the state, and the typical weekly rent of $100 is among the lowest in the region.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 20.3% of the workforce works from home.

About 30.1% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

Employment is very strong, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of a school, health service, or grocery store. Only 16% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.