Killawarra

The community is significantly older than most, with a typical age of 48 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. About 16.9% of residents are children under 15, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.1% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. People of Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups here.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion at 45.3%, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 50.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $2,087. This is much higher than the typical income found in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.2% of residents. This is well above the national and state averages, as are mental health conditions at 10.0%.

Community spirit is high, with 23.0% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 12, and a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the state average, and one-parent families are well below the national figure.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 100% of homes being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, with 60.0% of homes owned outright—far above the state and national averages.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 37.2% owning two and 31.4% owning three.

The population is stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is a little below the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.