Lardner

Seniors make up 34.5% of the population, a figure far above the national average. While the area is generally older, about 19.1% of residents are children under 15.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 73.6% born here. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common, while only 10% of residents were born overseas.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of people, with only 3.6% using another language at home, which is far below the Victorian figure.

About half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical family and household incomes are slightly above the national figure, and 25% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

About 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis or asthma, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.2% of people giving their time. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those present are far older than the national average age of 24.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up 27.8% of households. About 30% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of dwellings being detached. A huge 57.5% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very settled, as only 18.5% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 36.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Lardner is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries.