Kamarooka

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 19.1% of the population, and there are very few de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.1% born here. Only 4.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents, 65.2%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 37.5% having a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,708 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average, and the number of high earners is well below the state level.

Health struggles are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most frequent issue, affecting 15.7% of residents.

Volunteering is relatively common at 16.7%, which is well above the state average. Many residents provide unpaid care for children, with 27.8% doing so.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is higher than the national figure of 2.5, and no one in the community lives alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 86.2% of homes being detached. Renting is non-existent here, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,271 is well below the state average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, as there is no public transport available. Because of this, 100% of residents rely on cars to get to work.

The area has seen some movement, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in technician and trade roles.

Kamarooka is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.