Hordern Vale

The community is far older than the national figure, with no residents aged 65 and over and only 9.1% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

While 77.3% were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, with English and Irish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of residents, though the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

A huge majority of residents—70.5%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the Victorian and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national figure and much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are quite low; the typical household earns $725 a week, which is far below the national figure, and no one earns $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 18.2% of people needing help with daily activities and 15.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 34.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure—and a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home, and 29.2% of people live alone, which is higher than the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, though the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes and a lower rate of outright home ownership than most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, as there is no public transport available and 75% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is well below the state average at 50%, though the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.