Kilmore East

The population is far older than the state and national average, though it has a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 9.1% of people use a language other than English at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious views are typical for the region, with 44.4% of people identifying as Christian and 39.8% reporting no religion.

The area has a lower rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion compared to the state and nation. However, there are more schools within 3km than in most similar areas.

Household wealth is high here; 32.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical family and personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are slightly more likely to have a mental health condition than the national average, but less likely to need help with daily activities.

This community has a higher rate of unpaid caregivers and a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $750, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.4% of homes are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 9.8% of households.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 27.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with a much lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is around the middle for its level, with many people working in health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.