Jack River

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the state and national figures of 38. While about 20% of the population are seniors, children under 15 make up 18% of the community, matching the Victorian average.

Born overseas are just 6.2% of residents, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English, and 87% were born in Australia.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of the community. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian figure of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.3%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical family earns $1,312 a week, far below the national figure of $2,120. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. About 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 22.7%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also provide more unpaid care for children and housework than is typical for most areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Many families are couples with children (57.1%), and one-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Every single home is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.4% of residents owning their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% using public transport and no public transport stops available. However, 29.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

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

Half of the workforce (50.6%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the percentage of full-time workers is lower than in most areas.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely car-dependent.