Golden Point

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 55 and 27.5% of people aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 are rare here, making up only 6.9% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.9% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-educated, with 62.2% of residents completing Year 12. About 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average.

Household incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure. Very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.3% of residents. This includes asthma and mental health conditions, though the need for help with daily activities is slightly below the state average.

Providing unpaid care is common, with 19.6% of people doing so, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people care for children compared to the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people who are significantly older than the national average for Indigenous Australians.

Living alone is very common, with 43.5% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 41.3% are owned outright. Monthly home-loan payments are far lower than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every household owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the community.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 24.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those working are employed in health care, social assistance, or professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of shops, health services, or schools.