Labertouche

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the Victorian average. Children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at only 6.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

About 43.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $2,076 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities and 6.0% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people in the area earn a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 68.1% of households.

Every single home in Labertouche is a separate house, and 92.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 37% are owned outright, typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Not a single home is without a motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with only 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 65.0%, well above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and construction.

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