Hunter

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38. There are no children under 15, and the population of seniors is well below the national level at 13%.

Every resident was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. Australian, English, and Scottish ancestries are the only ones reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national proportions of people speaking other languages.

Nearly half of the residents have no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and national averages. The remaining 56.5% of the community identify as Christian.

No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical family and household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical personal income is well below the national figure, even though 15% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

Over half of the residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 25% of people providing such support, which is far above the national figure. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 20%.

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

Homes here are a little larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. The vast majority of households are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, sitting at just $656.

The area is very remote, with a 124-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is exceptionally stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.

Employment levels are strong, with 65% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools.