Natimuk

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This shift is seen in the age structure, where seniors and older adults make up over 60% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 12.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.3% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.

English is the dominant language, with 91.8% of people using it only. Only 2.4% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (54.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.2%.

The community has a high number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (23.0%) compared to similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state average at 44.4%.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,269. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term condition and 10.8% needing help with daily activities—both figures are well above the national average.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 37.1% of residents volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the state figure.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 55, which is far older than the national typical age of 24, and personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (36.4%), which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 53.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. This explains why typical rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state figures.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are some bus stops, only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and agriculture.

The town is very walkable, with 86.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far above the state average. Parks are the most accessible amenity for residents.