Myrtle Creek

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 22.1% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.2% were born overseas. English ancestry is common here at 38.2%, following Australian ancestry at 55.9%.

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

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 44.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% national average.

The typical household income is $1,292 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 18.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 11.8% of people needing help with daily activities and 30.9% living with a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the state averages.

Community spirit is strong, with 36.1% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the 14.1% national average. Unpaid housework is also very common, at 41.0%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though the few First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 59.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Interestingly, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home here is a separate detached house, and none are rented. Monthly home-loan payments are typically $2,059, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 33.3% of homes have four or more vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a strong connection to the land and trades, with 15.0% of workers in agriculture and 37.5% in technicians and trades. There is currently no unemployment recorded.

The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.