Murrabit

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than most of Victoria. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A high number of people report having no religion at 46.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 1.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 21% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household income being just $1,036. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health needs are higher here than usual, with 33% of people living with a long-term health condition. People needing help with daily activities also make up 8.3% of the population, which is above the national average.

The community is active in unpaid work, with 23% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 5.4% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are five First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 29.1% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate houses. A far higher than usual 54.7% of people own their homes outright, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $158.

Residents rely heavily on cars, with 60% driving to work and zero people commuting by public transport. However, very few homes lack a vehicle, with only 3.6% having none.

The population is very stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 28.2% of workers. While 62.4% are employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.