Kiata

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and over 31% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to Victoria. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 98.4% of residents, leaving the area far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

More than half of the population (51.6%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 22.4% completing Year 12.

Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,093.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for similar areas at 15.6%.

Community spirit is high, with 27.5% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.9% of residents having served.

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

Living arrangements vary, with 32.1% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. Interestingly, there are no one-parent families in the community.

Home ownership is very high, with 71.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost all homes (82.1%) are separate houses, and none are rented.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one working from home and 74.1% of workers driving to get to their jobs. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement is relatively steady, with 35.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 44.4% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.