Netherby

Families are a mainstay here, as the proportion of children under 15 is well above the national figure. While the typical age is 38, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places, and de facto relationships are much less common than in the rest of Victoria.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.7% of residents born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. German, English, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots.

English is the only language used at home for 91.9% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home or having difficulty speaking English, which is far below the Victorian average.

Christianity is the primary faith for 64.9% of residents. Far fewer people here identify as having no religion compared to the national figure.

Qualifications are largely practical, with nearly half of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion rates are far below the state and national averages, reflecting a workforce geared toward the land.

Personal incomes are higher than the national figure, and a much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more a week than in most areas. However, typical household incomes are well below those seen across Victoria.

Residents are generally healthy, with a rate of people needing help with daily activities that is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the rest of the country.

Volunteering is incredibly common here, with 44.8% of people pitching in—one of the highest rates for its level and far above the national figure. This high level of engagement exists alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 80.7% of families. This helps explain why there are more people per home than in most other areas.

Housing is very stable, with 76.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that every single home owns a motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

The population is very settled, with only 14.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national and state averages.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 75.4% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. This is reflected in a very high full-time employment rate and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.