Molesworth

This is a very old community where the typical resident is 61, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 35.2% of the population, while children under 15 are completely absent.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.8% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 90.1% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home or speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 39.6%.

About 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Many residents finished Year 12, though this is far below the Victorian figure.

Typical household income is $1,249 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, a small group earns well above average, with 15.5% of people making $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 50.5% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national average. About 11% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 27.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 23.8% of residents providing such support.

The First Nations population is very small. Those present have a typical personal income of $1,125 and a typical age of 60, both of which are far above the state averages.

Homes are generally small, with just 2.1 people per household. Nearly half of all families are couples without children, and 24.3% of people live alone.

Housing is very stable, with 56.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

While the area is car-dependent, 40.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. There are no commuters using public transport to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is primarily in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (38.8%). Full-time employment is high at 65.3%, and there is currently no unemployment reported.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.