Lascelles

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident being 47 and seniors making up 22% of the population. This trend is mirrored by a much lower proportion of children under 15, at just 11%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home here, with 0% of the population using another language. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with 34.8% completing Year 12 and no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the national figure. However, high earners are few, with only 12% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are consistent with national trends, with 28% of people living with a long-term health condition and 4.9% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.5% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people caring for children unpaid at 35.3%.

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

Families are the norm here, with 70.7% of homes consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (12%), and there are no one-parent families.

Home ownership is exceptionally high, with 72% of homes owned outright and 100% of the dwellings being separate houses. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $100.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60% of homes owning three or more vehicles. While there are several bus stops available, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local workforce is strong, with a 0% unemployment rate and 63.4% of people employed full-time. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 41.5% of workers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.