Laharum

Laharum is far older than the national figure, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up 10.5% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the population. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the 22.3% national average.

About 43.2% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 45.7%.

The community is well-qualified, with 50.8% having completed Year 12. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is higher than most similar areas. However, typical household income is a little below the national figure at $1,593 per week.

Residents here enjoy good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and only 21.0% having a long-term health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 32.9% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families are common, with 47.1% being couples with children. About 21.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 61.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 31.9% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 67.9% working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 40.4% of workers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.