Lyonville

The population is much older than the national figure, with 28.6% aged 65 and over. There is also a higher proportion of First Nations people compared to most areas, at 4.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 16.9% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the main language, though 10.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar small areas.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 64.7% completing Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,410, which is a little below the national figure. However, 13% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37% of people, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent reports.

Volunteerism is high at 22.8%, and 32.7% of residents do a lot of unpaid housework, which is far above the state and national figures.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 8, and they earn much higher incomes than those in similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling, and 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 50.7% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community rents.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 33.7% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 26.9% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is high at 9.5%, well above the national figure of 5.1%, and full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.