Hawkesdale

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. About 5.1% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, a rate well above that of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.4% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Irish and German are common ancestries here.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. While 4.8% use another language at home, this is still far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

About 52.7% of people identify as Christian, while 40.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the national average.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 41.4% of people completing Year 12. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,666, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. This includes a mental health condition rate that is well above the national figure.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 28.4% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state average with a typical age of just 13. Their typical personal income is $399, which is well below the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples, with 59.6% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 41.2% own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $180.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 41.7% of homes having two vehicles. Only 0.0% of people commute by public transport, and it takes a typical resident 60 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is high, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 39.2% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from health services, and half the residents cannot walk to a park or grocery store within 15 minutes.