Kilmore

Families are common here, as 19.2% of the population are children under 15. While the typical resident is 40, the area has a high proportion of seniors, with 20.3% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.9% born here. Only 13.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 86.9% of residents. While 7.5% of people use another language at home, the proportion who speak little or no English is very low at 0.9%.

About 48.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.4% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 46.3% completing Year 12. Professional qualifications are most common in engineering and management.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,549. Around 16.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with mental health and arthritis being the most frequent issues.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 27.9% of people caring for children. Additionally, 3.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is small but sees strong outcomes, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a typical personal income of $747, which is well above the national figure.

Couples with children make up 57.1% of families, and one-parent families are slightly more common than the state average at 15.2%.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.4% of homes. These are typically large, with 82.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average.

Most people rely on cars for work, though only 3.0% of homes have no vehicle. While public transport stops are numerous, only 0.9% of people use them to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.8% of the population moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the community.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.0%. The local workforce is largely employed in construction, health care, and education.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes lacking easy access to essentials. Only 30.0% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is far below the state figure of 74.0%.