Lake Charm

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 or over. A significantly higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (6.1%) compared to the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.4%), which is far higher than the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (51.0%). Those with no religion make up 36.7%, which is a little below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 31.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly personal income is $635, well below the national figure of $805. Only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.3% of residents. Overall, 36.7% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very high here, with 31.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.5% of people providing care, which is well above the state average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 46, far older than the state and national average of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (55.5%) or couples without children (38.2%). There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national average.

The community is dominated by separate houses, and 51.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. This helps keep costs low, with typical weekly rents at $188 and monthly mortgage payments at $879, both far below state figures.

Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 47.9% have two. While there are three public transport routes, no one uses them for commuting, and residents often face a 38-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.9% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 53.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.