Garibaldi

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, 24.4% of the population are children under 15, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.2% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 89.3% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A large majority of the community—58.8%—has no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas, affecting 13.0% of residents compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

This is a highly active community, with 29.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only one person recorded. That individual is far younger than the national typical age of 24 and earns a personal income far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 68.7% of families, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every single home in Garibaldi is a separate house, far exceeding the state average. No one in the community rents their home, and 34.9% own their home outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the drive to the city takes about 97 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.4%, with no one currently unemployed. Many residents work in construction, accommodation, or public administration.

Garibaldi is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.