Muskerry

The typical resident is 43, and the area has a much higher proportion of seniors (25.4%) than most similar places. First Nations people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 1.0%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, a figure far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents. While 8.5% use another language at home, this is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian (66.1%), while 28.8% report having no religion. This level of non-religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 17% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. The most common qualifications are certificates III and IV, with many backgrounds in engineering, agriculture and environment.

Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $900. Family incomes are also slightly higher than the national average, with the typical family earning $2,583 a week.

A very high 44.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Asthma, heart disease and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 27.7% volunteering and a very high number of people providing unpaid care for children or other people. This far exceeds national averages across all categories.

Six First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is $900, well above the national average for First Nations people.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. Around 26.9% of people live alone, while the most common family type is a couple with children (53.3%).

Every home in Muskerry is a separate detached house. Ownership is strong, with 53.8% of homes owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,475 a month.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no one commuting via public transport. The drive time to the city is very long at 121 minutes.

About 31.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high here, with 78.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Local industries are led by agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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