Neerim South

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 47 and 26.6% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, similar to the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.1%), and only 10.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 89.4% of people using it only. Only 2.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion (47.7%), which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.1%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that only 44.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,568, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent reports.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.1% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 22 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income of $749 is well above the national figure, their household income is well below the state average.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 55.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.9%), and 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is uncommon, accounting for only 11.7% of households.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.2% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is very low (0.4%), and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

Movement into the area is moderately high, with 36.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are rare at 1.8%, far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.9. Many homes are far from parks, schools, and groceries, and the terrain is notably steeper than the state average.