Lalbert

Lalbert is an older community where 26.1% of people are seniors, well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

The area is very homogenous, with 80.4% of people born in Australia and only 4.3% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; those with no religion make up 26.1%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than the national average, with 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 20.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes are significantly lower than the state average, with a typical weekly household income of $939, far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure of 5.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 18.8%.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 23.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in Lalbert are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 35. Their typical personal income of $1,199 is far above the national figure of $540.

Households are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 45.5%.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 72.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the area is currently renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 34.5% of homes having four or more vehicles. However, 23.3% of the workforce works from home, which is a little above the national figure.

Lalbert is a very stable community, with only 14.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 43.3% of workers. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The town is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.