Henty

The community is much older than most areas, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. English, Irish, and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, putting the area far below the state and national figures.

About 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 40%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 27.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, with 49.3% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also perform significant unpaid housework and care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is a lower proportion than most similar areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (32.1%) and couples without children (56.4%). Because of this, homes are smaller on average, with 2.1 people per household.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. A huge 67.9% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure at 38.1%.

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