Myall

Seniors make up 33.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The community is also more diverse in its First Nations population, with 4.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, compared to 1.0% in Victoria.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 91.8% of residents born here and no one born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the 27.6% seen across Victoria.

A high number of residents have no religion, at 56.1%, which is far above the state figure of 39.3%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week, well below the state figure of $1,759. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one reports needing help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 45.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care for children and others compared to the state.

First Nations residents are older than average, with a typical age of 41, while their household income of $350 is among the lowest at this level.

The community consists mainly of couples, with 62.7% of families including children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of the dwellings. Most people own their homes outright, at 58.5%, and 90.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most households own multiple vehicles, and 32.4% have three cars.

The population is very stable, with only 13.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 65.5% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the state figure of 5.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.