Kotupna

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 18.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 84.1% of the population was born here. Those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria, with the most common ancestries being Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. While 7.6% of people use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

People with no religion make up 43.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often practical, with nearly half of residents holding a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions affect 29.5% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas at 2.3%.

Volunteering is common, with 18.0% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 26.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the community. Those present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 65, and earn significantly more than the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 48% of households, while 44.1% are couples without children. About 26.1% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.7% of homes being separate houses. Ownership is high, as 45.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.6% of people having moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, at 70.3%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 35% of the workforce.

Kotupna is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, which is far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.