Hotspur

Residents are far older than the national figure, with 20.6% aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 in the area, and the typical age is 53, which is far older than the Victorian average of 38.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is primarily English (44.1%), Australian (41.2%), and Scottish (17.6%).

English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (55.9%) have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 23.5%.

Qualifications are generally lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 28.1% completing Year 12, far below the 58.8% national figure.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $899, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. This is consistent with 8.8% of residents needing help with daily activities.

The community is highly active, with 28.6% of people volunteering and 28.6% providing unpaid care. Additionally, 14.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure.

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

Homes are small and sparsely occupied, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $150 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $550, both far below state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Only 13.6% of people work from home, far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is completely static, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is high, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (40.9%) or as managers (50.0%).

Hotspur is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. Most homes are not within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools.