Garvoc

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figure, with the typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 39.9% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Victorian average of 39.3%. Other residents are mainly Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications in agriculture and environment are the most common.

Typical personal weekly income is $821, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is a little below the national average at $1,468 per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 1.2% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high number of people also do significant unpaid housework and care for children.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. About 74% of families consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 95.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 13.3%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Nearly half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.