Narraport

The typical resident is 36, which is much lower than most similar areas and a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 12% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian (50%) and English (48%).

English is the only language used at home by 98% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 78%. Those reporting no religion make up 26% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

People here are more likely to have finished Year 12 than those in most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure. Many adults hold qualifications in education, engineering, or health.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is $749, placing the area around the middle for its level.

While no one requires help with daily activities, 32% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This includes asthma and mental health conditions.

Local participation is exceptionally high, with 78% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 75% of the community.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $125 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $303, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% using public transport to commute. Only 9.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 80.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. Residents have almost no access to shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.