Neerim East

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, it also has a very high number of people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

People born overseas make up only 4.1% of the population, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with Irish and Scottish backgrounds also common.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A higher proportion of people here report having no religion (46.9%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is also well below the national figure.

Income levels are relatively strong, with 23.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,041 is about the same as the Victorian average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions (21.4%) and those needing help with daily activities (1.5%) both being well below the national average.

A higher number of people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to the state average. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families with couples and children are common, making up 56.4% of households. About 26.1% of people live alone, which is consistent with the state and national figures.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (89.9%), with very few rentals. While 36.2% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,167, which is a little above the state average.

This is a car-dependent area where 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most residents rely on vehicles, with 51.1% driving to work and 23.4% working from home.

The number of people who moved in the last five years is 31.1%, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher here (60.6%) than the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as professional and managerial roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite sloped.