Milawa

Milawa has a population of 588 people and is far older than the national average, with 21.8% aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 88.9% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of residents. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the country, with 39.5% of people reporting no religion, almost exactly matching the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualification levels are higher than most similar areas, and 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical personal weekly income is $821, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. Typical household weekly income is $1,674, which is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 33.0% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Community involvement is very high, with 27.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is $2,749, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common than in most areas, making up only 4.3% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Car reliance is total, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has a motor vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Local jobs are mainly in health care, manufacturing, and construction.

Walkability is lower than the state average, with only 49.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' walkshed. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.