Kerang East

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the Victorian and national average of 38. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far more often than in most similar areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, and about 11.4% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian figure of 30%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.

About 40.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 20.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly personal income is just $410, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.8% of people having a long-term health condition and 11.4% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

There is a strong focus on unpaid work, with 35.3% of people providing unpaid care and 44.1% caring for children, both far above the national figure.

The area is sparsely populated by First Nations people, with a total of zero Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly rents are $180, which is far below the Victorian average of $370, while monthly home-loan payments are around the middle for similar areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is far lower than the state average, with only 41.2% of adults working or looking for work.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.