Mount Wallace

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 17.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 12.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language here, with 90.6% of people using it at home. This means only 2.6% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in similar areas, with only 31.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the state figure of $1,759. Personal incomes are also lower than the national average, with a typical weekly income of $680.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 13.7%.

Volunteering is quite common, with 18.2% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 12.1% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Only 9.3% of people live alone, which is far below the Victorian average of 25.9%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 44.2% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,327, which is well above the state figure.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as 0% use public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. About 22.0% of those who work do so from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is lower than in most areas, with only 57.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 25.4% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.