Koyuga

The community is noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38, yet it has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas. About 18.9% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 96.1% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national and state levels for people using other languages.

A large share of the community reports no religion, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia. Nearly half of residents fall into this category, while about 49.9% are Christian.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual family earning $1,569 a week. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state, affecting 30.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 10.4% of the population.

Local residents are very active in their community, with volunteering rates well above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care for children and perform significant amounts of housework.

There are five First Nations people living in the area. Their typical personal income of $575 is about the same as the national figure, though household income is far lower than the state average.

Families tend to be larger here, with more people per home than usual. Very few people live alone compared to other areas, and 63.7% of homes are couples with children.

Every home in Koyuga is a separate house, and 86.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 12.8% of households renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 23.8% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.5% of the population.

Employment is strong, with more adults working or looking for work than in most areas. The unemployment rate of 1.6% is well below the national figure, and many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Koyuga is completely car-dependent, with no public transport or essential services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.