Goughs Bay

The population is much older than most areas, with seniors making up 30.8% of the community. This explains why there are so few children, who account for only 6.4% of residents, far below the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 13.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average.

English is the main language for 80.8% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 43.3% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are very low here, with the typical household earning $892 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.2%.

Volunteering is high, with 20.6% of people giving their time, well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is just 4 years, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Many people live alone here, with 38.7% of households consisting of one person. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why there are only 1.9 people per home on average.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Nearly all residences are separate houses, and renting is much less common than in other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and there are no public transport stops. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

Migration is moderate, with 35.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.2%. Common industries for those employed include retail trade and accommodation and food services.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.