Longerenong

The typical resident is 32, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. This youthfulness is reflected in the age structure, where 28.7% of the population are between 15 and 24 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage often cite English, Scottish, or German ancestry. Only 7.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language used at home for 84% of residents. Very few people use another language, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 41.4% identifying as Christian and 40.9% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 2.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are largely practical, with 41.4% holding a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,305 a week. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

While only 3% of people need help with daily activities, 33.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common conditions reported.

Community spirit is high, with 25% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state average. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid care, with 16.7% of residents providing such support.

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

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. There is a high proportion of one-parent families at 18.6%, which is well above the national average.

Every home in Longerenong is a separate house, and 60% are owned outright. Because of this, typical weekly rents ($160) and home-loan payments ($975) are much lower than most other areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 28% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 28% of the workforce. However, only 50.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.