Jeeralang

The community is far older than the national average, with 31.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the figure for Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the rest are far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. While 6.6% use another language at home, this is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 27.7%, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,624 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more per week are well below the state average at 13.3%.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.7% of people having a long-term health condition and 13.2% living with a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.

Unpaid work is very common; the rates of people providing unpaid care, doing heavy housework, and caring for children are all far above state and national figures.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average. The typical First Nations resident is 28, noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically small with 2.3 people per dwelling, yet one-parent families are far more common here than in most areas at 24.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is non-existent here.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 15.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60%, although the unemployment rate is well above the state level at 10.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a very steep terrain slope.