Koonoomoo

Residents here are far older than those in most areas, with a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.4%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of residents. The share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Most residents identify as Christian, representing 56.1% of the population. Those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical personal income is $638 a week, which is well below the national figure. Household incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are very common, with 33% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, far above the state average. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 18%.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While their typical personal income is far above the state average, their household income is among the lowest for this level.

Families with couples and children are common, making up 48.1% of households. Fewer people live alone here compared to most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 45.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 6.8% of households.

Cars are essential, as 71% of people drive to work and 0% use public transport for their commute. This is reflected in the fact that 81.6% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are key industries, employing 21% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is well below the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.