Kongwak

This is an older community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the state and national average of 38. Children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English, Scottish, and Irish roots. Only 9.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the primary language here, with 97.6% of people using it at home. This means only 1.9% of residents use another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community, 61.8%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the state average of 29.2%.

The typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. About 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, matching the state and national trends.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people affected. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and there are no recorded Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people in the latest count for this area.

Families with children are common, making up 61.5% of households. People per home is 2.6, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 2.5.

The area is made up entirely of separate houses, and 54.2% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very uncommon, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and 26.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 36.5% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of the community, 70.5%, are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any home.