Marnoo

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 52. About 25.3% of residents are seniors, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, as 93.9% speak only English at home. While 9.1% use another language, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population (50.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 23.9% of qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $900 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 48.5% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequent.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.6% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also higher than usual at 15.6%.

First Nations people make up 4.0% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average. This group has a typical age of 53 and a typical household income of $2,250.

Homes are smaller than average, with just 2.1 people per household. Nearly 30% of people live alone, and almost half of the homes are couples without children.

Every single home in Marnoo is a separate house, and 71.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than typical, at $130 a week.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work, though there are three bus stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 56.5% of the workforce. About 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to health services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a health clinic.