Gillieston

This is a community with a high proportion of children, at 31.1%, and a First Nations population of 8.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Interestingly, while the typical resident is 49, there are no residents aged 65 or over.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 91.1% born here and no residents 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, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 71.1% identifying as Christian. Only 13.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the state and national figures of around 39%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 31.3% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,166 a week and the typical personal income at $674. No one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas at 31.1%, though no residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their local community, with 27.8% volunteering and 36.1% caring for children unpaid, both of which are far above the national average.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 2 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Half of all homes are couples with children, though people are far less likely to live alone here than in the rest of Victoria.

Every home in Gillieston is a separate house, and 35% are owned outright. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $210, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least two vehicles and no one using public transport. It takes over two hours to drive to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high full-time work rate of 76.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which makes up 44% of jobs.

Gillieston is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.