Koriella

The area has a striking age gap, with 31.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, also well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 97% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Koriella has a highly qualified workforce, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. However, only 40% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Weekly household incomes are higher than most areas, and 36% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.4% of residents. Arthritis and cancer are the most reported conditions.

The community is very active in volunteering, with 22% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Additionally, 13.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest rates for similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 60%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas, at 20%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 100% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. A huge 76% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with a total lack of public transport stops, though 46.7% of people work from home, far above the national average.

About 35.8% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 50.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

Koriella is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.