Harcourt

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Victorian and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3%, a figure far below the state and national levels. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A large majority of people here have no religion, at 60.9%. This is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia, where around 39% of people report no religious affiliation.

A higher number of residents hold bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, though this is still a little below the national average. The local primary school is small, typically hosting around 73 students.

Typical weekly household income is $1,430, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are about the same as those in the rest of the state.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.1%.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.8% of residents helping out, well above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 21.

Half of the households consist of couples with children. About 24.7% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Separate houses make up 98.7% of all homes, far above the state average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 12.6% of households renting.

Cars are essential, as 61.2% of workers drive to work and 0% use public transport for their commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 42.5% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, at 48.6%. Common industries for local workers include health care, manufacturing, and construction.

Harcourt is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.