Lamplough

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 34.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, and the typical resident is 60.

English ancestry is most common at 67.3%, though 20.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 98% of the community, and unlike many other areas, everyone speaks some English.

Religion is split evenly, with 46.9% of residents identifying as Christian and another 46.9% reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $725, far below the Victorian figure of $2,136.

Long-term health issues are very common here, affecting 53.1% of people, and 22.4% need help with daily activities, which is far above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.2% of people providing such support, though only 6.5% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest at this level.

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

Living alone is common for 36% of residents, much higher than the national average, and most homes are small with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52% are owned outright, which is far above the state average.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area and the drive to the city takes 106 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 5.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 41.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the state average of 62.4%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.