Narrapumelap South

Children under 15 make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 44, the area has a much lower share of seniors than most other communities.

The entire population was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, Irish, or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6% for those using another language.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.1%, and the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most other areas.

Typical personal and household weekly incomes are about the same as the national figures. Around 10% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little below the state average.

While no one needs help with daily activities, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.0%, a little above the national figure.

This is a highly active community where 40% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. Because of this, there are slightly more people per home than the national average.

The number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure, indicating a higher density within the home than is typical for Australia.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely car-dependent.

The community is exceptionally stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 56.7%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

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