Mildura

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. A standout feature is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which at 5.5% is well above the Victorian average.

While 17.2% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Around 16.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the fact that 4.6% of people speak little or no English, which is a little above the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 41.9% of people identifying as Christian and 41.8% reporting no religion, the latter being slightly above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.5% completing Year 12.

Income levels are well below the state and national averages, with a typical household earning $1,295 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.1% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas at 12.0%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, at 23.6%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though they face significant hurdles with an unemployment rate of 15.4% and a typical personal income of $507, which is a little below the national figure.

Single-person households (31.0%) and one-parent families (20.4%) are both much more common here than in most similar areas.

Renters make up 36.7% of the market, which is well above the state average. While detached houses are very common, the typical weekly rent of $280 is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport and only 7.7% work from home. However, the town has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar areas.

The area is experiencing significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are particularly high at 27.6%, far above the national average.

The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 55.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The town is very walkable, with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 89.6% near public transport. However, access to health services is a weakness, as only 47.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of such facilities.