Nathalia

Seniors make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a typical age of 47, making the area far older than most of Victoria.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87% born here and only 6.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Higher education is less common here than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,169, which is well below the Victorian figure.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with 40.7% of people living with a long-term health condition—a rate far above the national average.

Volunteering is very common in Nathalia, where 24.9% of people volunteer, far above the state figure of 13.3%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Single-person households are very common, with 36.1% of people living alone, far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 45.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most people rely on cars for work, as only 0.3% of residents commute using public transport.

Migration is moderate, though recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Adults working or looking for work make up 55.4% of the population, which is well below the state average, with many employed in health, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 79.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average.