Leongatha South

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages of 38. At the same time, children under 15 make up 19% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Dutch.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 45.5%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are well represented, with 22.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with only 2.9% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.7% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher-than-average rate of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of five people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 42.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 61.8%.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.6% having three or more bedrooms. A high 45.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 44.1% have two cars.

The population is very stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 69.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average of 6.4. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.