Glen Alvie

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the Victorian and national averages. There is a strong presence of both seniors and children, with 20.3% aged 65 and over and 20.9% under 15.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 86.3% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 92.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents (54.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

While 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures. Additionally, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

The area has a higher rate of mental health conditions (10.4%) than the state and national figures. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate (26.4%) that is far above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care for children or perform significant amounts of housework.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Families with children are common, while one-parent families are much less frequent than in other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 86.9% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average, while rent is well below the state figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of people commute via public transport and 90% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the local workforce are managers or work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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