Hallston

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 52. Children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.4%), though 17.8% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 58.6%.

English is the dominant language, used by 88.5% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large majority of residents report no religion (58.0%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 17% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.4% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,562 per week. Typical household incomes are also lower than usual at $1,375 per week.

Long-term health issues are common here; 35% of people have a long-term condition and 10.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 23% volunteering and 20.7% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.3 people per household. A higher number of people live alone (29.2%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Hallston is a separate house, and 96.9% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (49.2%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 103-minute drive to the city. However, 28.4% of workers operate from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 63.7% working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.