Major Plains

The population is far older than the national figure, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a community of adults, as children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.3%, a figure far below the state and national levels. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language, though 19.4% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Despite this, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.1%. About 33.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Academic achievement is high, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 50.0% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,624, which is well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result that is far below most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 38.9% of people. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.0% of people helping out, far above the national figure. A high proportion of residents, 34.4%, also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

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

Families are typically couples, with 53.3% having children and 46.7% without. There are no one-parent families in the community, which is far below the national average.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,500, which is a little below the state and national figures. Residents live in homes with an average of 2.4 people.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 53.8% drive to work and 26.9% work from home.

Movement into the area is relatively common, with 37.5% of residents having moved here in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national trend.

Working life is very active here, with 81.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is high at 69.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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