Murchison East

This area is far older than the national figure, with 35.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 0.0% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 18.0%.

People born overseas make up 15.7% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian figure of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 81.4% of residents. While 5.7% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

About 44.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.0% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below both the Victorian (39.3%) and national (38.9%) figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state's 61.8%. Only 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are significantly lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $900 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Victorian average.

Health challenges are common here, with 45.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very rare at 5.0%, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. However, 3.6% of people have served in the Defence Force, a rate higher than most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar locations.

Living arrangements are unusual for the state, with 50.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and homes are typically small with only 1.7 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is strong, with 50.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Rents are also very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150.

While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, 13.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average of 7.6%.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

The area has a very high unemployment rate of 15.4%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 37.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for its level.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. Only 12.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, far below the Victorian average of 79.1%.