Longwarry North

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.0%. Only 10.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 3.9% of people use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Religious views are typical for the state, with 39.1% of people reporting no religion and 37.4% identifying as Christian.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 28.7% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual family earning $1,449 a week, which is well below the state figure of $2,136.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average.

A high number of people provide unpaid care (15.5%) or do significant housework, while only 16.9% care for children, which is well below the state average.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 21, which is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age of 24.

Many people live alone—35.7% of households—which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, there are fewer people per home (2.2) than in most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $220.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and there are no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up only 43.0% of the population, far below the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the state figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport.