Marungi

The area is much older than the national figure, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over and very few children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.1% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 83.7% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 43.9%. This is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with typical weekly household income at $1,100. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average at 4.1%.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is lower than in most areas. Notably, 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the Victorian average.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 44, and typical personal incomes are far below the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per household. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every home in Marungi is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very low here, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. A high proportion of residents work from home, at 30.0%, which is well above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is at 60.0%, but fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The most common industries are agriculture, healthcare and transport.

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