Goornong

The community is relatively young, with 20.1% of residents being children under 15 and a typical age of 40. This is reflected in the family structure, as 67.5% of households are couples with children.

Goornong is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85% of residents born here. This is far below the Victorian figure, and only 4.9% of the population was born overseas.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.4% of residents at home. Very few people use another language, and it is far below the national figure for language diversity.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 43.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 13.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,687. However, only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Long-term health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people reporting a long-term condition and 12.1% living with a mental health condition.

There is a high level of unpaid work in the area, with 30.9% of people caring for children and 27.6% doing significant housework. Additionally, 4.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. This group faces significant economic gaps, with a typical personal income of $366, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Family units are common, and only 21.3% of people live alone, which is well below the Victorian average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 88.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.2%, far below the state and national figures.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 42.5% have two. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average.

The local workforce is active, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is spread across agriculture, health care, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.3. Most residents live far from health services and groceries, which is far below the Victorian average.