Melwood

The community is far older than both the state and national figures, with a typical age of 59. This is among the highest ages seen for areas at this level.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 106%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 65%, ahead of No religion (59%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a more common situation than in about 59% of similar areas.

Typical weekly incomes are far below the national and state figures. The usual family and household income is $900, while the typical personal weekly income is $599, both of which are much lower than most other areas.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 35%, ahead of Mental health (35%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. For the First Nations population recorded, the typical age of 21 is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Homes here are less crowded than most areas, with typically 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Residents have plenty of space, with only 0.50 people per bedroom, well below the national figure. While typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $245, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,600, which is well above the state and national levels.

The area is completely without public transport, with no routes or stops available. This makes it far more isolated than the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 56%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (33%).

Melwood is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also a little steeper than the Victorian average.