Naringal

Children under 15 make up 21.0% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This is a relatively young community, as the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national averages.

The area is very homogeneous, with only 5.6% of people born overseas—far below the 30.0% seen in Victoria. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

About 45.2% of residents identify with a Christian faith. Those with no religion make up 32.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the 61.8% across Victoria.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,025, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.1% of residents. This is well above the national rate of 8.8%.

Community spirit is strong, with 24.2% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

A high number of people live alone, at 37.2%, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 62.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is much more common here than in most areas, at 29.1%.

The population is very stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 54.5% of jobs in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Naringal is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.