Landsborough

The area has a higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar places, at 4.5%. It is an older community, with 26% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the Victorian figure of 16.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Australian, and Irish roots. Only 13.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 84% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and nobody reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the community (51%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%, and fewer than 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 42% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes high rates of mental health conditions, arthritis, and asthma.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.8% of residents giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About a quarter of the community also spends 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 11 years.

A large number of people live alone (33.8%), which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Every home in Landsborough is a separate house, and 63.1% are owned outright, far above the Victorian figure. Renting is very rare, and typical weekly rents of $210 are far below the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every household owning at least one vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, nobody uses them to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas. About 30% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.4%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the state average, and many residents work in health, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This is far below the Victorian average for walkability.