Moonambel

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 61 and 45.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.0% of the community.

English ancestry is the most common at 45.9%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage. About 14.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.7% of people at home. This is far more common than across Victoria, where 27.6% of people use another language.

About 43.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.1%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 30.4% of residents completing Year 12. Around 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are far below the national figures, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $955. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 50.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 14.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above state levels.

Volunteering is high, with 23.4% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a notable history of military service, with 7.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 62.0%. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $150.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. About 25.4% of those who work do so from home.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the national rate of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state, at 37.4%. The most common roles are managers, and many residents work in manufacturing or agriculture.

Walking to services is difficult, with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.