Minhamite

Minhamite is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a high proportion of children under 15. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas, while the senior population is much lower than usual.

People born overseas make up 15.1% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

About 7.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average. Every resident speaks English well.

The community is more religious than most, with 66% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (19%) and those who finished Year 12 (52%) are more common here than in most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture, environment, and education.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figure. While few households earn over $3,000 a week, a much higher share of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly compared to most areas.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities than in most areas. However, the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are lower than the state average.

Volunteering is far more common here than across Australia, and a very high proportion of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. No one lives alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Minhamite is a separate house, and 43.8% are owned outright. Typical mortgage payments and rents are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 28.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Victoria and Australia.

Employment is strong, with no unemployment and a higher rate of full-time work than in most similar areas. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Minhamite is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.