Iguana Creek

The community is far older than the state or national average, with seniors making up 39.2% of the population. Children under 15 are much less common here, at just 9.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.2%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 64.7%.

English is the primary language for 98% of the community. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

More than half of residents (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.3%.

Education levels are among the lowest for this area type, with only 17.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure across the board, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week and a typical personal weekly income of $550.

Long-term health conditions are much more common than usual, affecting 39.2% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 28.0%, far above the state average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 12.0%.

First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 47, far older than the national figure of 24.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 56.3% having no children. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.0% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $198.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 68% owning three or more.

The population is very stable, with only 9.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.0%) compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in construction (34.8%) or retail (21.7%).

Iguana Creek is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.