Kalimna West

This is a far older community than the state average, with a typical age of 57 and very few children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.7%.

English is the main language for 84.5% of people, and those using another language at home represent 4.3% of the population. This is far below the national figure.

Over half the community (50.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.8% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,149. Only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.4% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.9% of people providing care and 26% doing significant housework. Volunteers make up 18.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 48. While household incomes for this group are among the highest for similar areas, typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, and 29% of people live alone. Half of all households are couples without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at only 4.8%.

Residents rely heavily on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, the area has a high number of bus stops per 1,000 people.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Few adults are working or looking for work (47.4%), and full-time employment is far below the state average. Common industries include agriculture and forestry, as well as accommodation and food.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.