Mount Toolebewong

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Victorian and national figure of 38. While the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national average.

About 21% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there is no one in the community who speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language at home.

A huge majority of residents—71.4%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for areas of this level.

The community is very well qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 71.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the Australian figure.

Weekly household income is varied; the typical family earns $2,250, but the typical household income of $1,375 is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with 22.7% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are well below the state average.

This is a highly active community where 34.3% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 5.1% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the Victorian rate.

There are three First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $2,150 and a typical household income of $3,399, both of which are far above the national and state figures.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 17.3%, which is well above the national figure. Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and about 23.3% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 51.2% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. While typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above average, weekly rents are well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has a motor vehicle. This is consistent with the 31.6% of people who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 29.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While 64.6% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average at 35.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no public transport within walking distance. Due to the steep terrain—with a mean slope of 21.5%—most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools.