Gazette

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, while there are no residents aged 65 and over.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 95.2% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, though residents list Australian, English, and Scottish as their primary ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home for 95.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Religious affiliation is high, with 69.0% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are heavily tied to the land, with 58.6% of degrees in agriculture and environment. While 54.3% completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national average.

Wealth is a standout feature, as the typical weekly personal income of $1,228 is well above the national figure. About 22.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is far above the state and national averages.

Residents are in good health, with far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the national average. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 45.7% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, particularly for children, where 37.1% of people provide support.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

The area is dominated by families, with 83.3% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home (2.6) than in most other areas.

Housing is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $200, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 53.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 91.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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