Linton

Linton is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and 25% of people aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of the state, at 17.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and national averages.

A majority of the community has no religion at 52.4%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.3% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.3% of adults, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,148, well below the national figure. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 43.3% of people living with a long-term health condition, among the highest at this level. Mental health conditions (16.9%) and arthritis are the most reported issues.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, as 14.8% of people provide unpaid care and 27.7% do 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 59.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 34.4% of people living alone and 16.4% of families being one-parent households, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 46.5% owned outright. Renting is far less common than in the state, at only 12.5%.

Car dependence is high, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is 96 minutes.

Movement into the area is steady, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.0%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and construction.

Linton is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.