Kangaroo Flat

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 27.5% of the population. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.5% of people. While 7.9% use another language at home—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.3%.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 38.2% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 61.8% in Victoria. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.9% of adults.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,144 a week. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is more common than usual, with 14.2% of people providing this support. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (3.7%) than in the rest of Victoria.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 281 people. Year 12 completion for this group is 30.7%, which is well below the national figure of 37.0%.

Living arrangements vary, with 34.7% of people living alone and 20.7% in one-parent families, both of which are well above state and national averages.

Separate houses are very common, making up 89.6% of homes. While 38.6% of homes are owned outright, rental rates are much higher than in similar areas at 27.9%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.2% of people driving to work. However, it has a high density of public transport stops, and 91.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.9% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 50.5%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, retail, and manufacturing.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from groceries and schools. On the plus side, 95.5% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.