Narracan

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 48. Seniors make up 29.0% of the population, which is far above the 16.8% seen across Victoria.

The area is predominantly Australian born, and only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 90.8% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 43.9% identifying as Christian and 41.6% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

While 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 41.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below state and national levels, with the typical personal weekly income at $628. Only 18.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors, and 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 20.0% of people volunteering and 16.0% providing unpaid care, both far above the national average. There is also a notable presence of Defence Force veterans at 4.7%.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,000, which is far above the state and national figures, and the typical age is far older at 35.

People living alone make up 30.6% of households, which is well above the national average. Typical home sizes are about the same as the rest of Australia, with 2.4 people per home.

Housing is very stable, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 50.0% owned outright. Renting is very rare at 3.1%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with zero public transport stops or routes. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the drive to the city takes 93 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 57.3%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is a major industry, employing 23.4% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Most homes have no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.