Jindivick

The community is notably older than most areas, with 22.3% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up a smaller share of the population at 15.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and those born overseas make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.8% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 48.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.5%.

Educational attainment is mixed; 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. About 47.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are relatively high, with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical household weekly income is $1,835, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

Health needs are lower than in most areas, with only 3.1% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 27.4% of residents, matching the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.7% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A high number of people also provide unpaid care and do significant unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, with five people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, and reports a personal income far above the national figure.

Homes here are typically larger, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 54.9% of families, while those living alone (18.4%) are far fewer than the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.5% of all dwellings. Nearly half (49.0%) of these homes are owned outright, and 89.8% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 79.5% owning two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is active here, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Residents have very little access to amenities on foot, with no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.