Limestone

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 43.8% of people aged 65 or over. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish or Irish. Only 11.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home in this area. No one reported using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

About 46.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are varied, with 57.0% of people completing Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 16.8% of adults, well below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $545, which is much lower than most areas. However, 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions affect 31.4% of residents, which is well above the state figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, and 5.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This high level of engagement is alongside a strong veteran presence, with 6.0% of people having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average. This group is far younger than the broader community, with a typical age of just 13 years.

The area is dominated by couples without children, who make up 61.8% of families. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families recorded.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 55.6% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 8.9%, and typical weekly rent is far below the state average at $150.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport available. The drive to the city is very long, typically taking 170 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 26.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national average.

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