Genoa

The area is far older than the national figure, with 27.3% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.5%, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.3%), though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 40.9%.

English is the only language used at home by 89.4% of the community. No one in the area speaks another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the residents (47.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 27.3% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $754, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.4% of people. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 42.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%.

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

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 46.2% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 73.1% are owned outright, which is far above the Victorian average of 32.2%. No one in the area rents.

Working from home is very common at 45.8%, far above the national figure. While 100% of public transport users take the bus, no one uses it to commute to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 16.7% is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one living within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.