Lake Marmal

The community is far older than the Victorian average, with no children under 15 and a typical resident aged 61. While 19% of people are seniors, the area has a much lower proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the national average.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state figures for overseas births. Those with listed ancestries are predominantly Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the Victorian average.

Christianity is the main religion for 76.2% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national and state figures.

A much higher share of residents completed Year 12 compared to most areas, though those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $574, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 81% of residents—a figure far above the national average. This includes arthritis, diabetes, and mental health conditions, though no one currently needs help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 50% volunteering and 50% doing significant unpaid housework. This is far above the national average, alongside a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than in most areas, with a typical size of 2.0 people per home.

Living density is very low, with an average of just 0.5 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is slightly below the national rate.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.