Gritjurk

Children under 15 make up 36.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39 years old, and 4.9% of the community are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.9% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

While 11.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%. Every resident speaks English, as 0.0% speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (47.5%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

Gritjurk has a highly qualified workforce, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average of 26.3%, though fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the state.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, reaching $2,250 per week. However, no households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than elsewhere, affecting 23.0% of people. Around 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 60.5% of people caring for children and 47.4% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also common, at 21.1%, which is well above the national figure.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their median personal income is $225, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Family life is central here, as 73.5% of households are couples with children and there are no one-parent families. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people.

Every home in Gritjurk is a separate house, and 52.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting, and monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 34.8% of homes have four or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 80.0% of the workforce. Employment is strong, with 72.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

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