Noorat

Noorat is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 compared to the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 16.8%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.2% born here. Only 3.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 94.0% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas. The share of people with no religion is 32.4%, which is well below the 38.9% seen across Australia.

While the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, typical qualifications are lower than the state average. Only 40.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below Victoria's 61.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is about the same as the national figure. While 21.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is a little below the state average.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.7% of people, a rate higher than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high in Noorat, with 27.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of contribution is also seen in the 15.4% of people who provide unpaid care.

There are 5 First Nations people in the community. The typical personal income for this group is $450, which is well below the Victorian average of $619.

Homes here are generally smaller than in other areas, with 2.3 people per home. About 46.4% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 44.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national average of $375.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.7% of workers driving to work and no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.3% owning two.

Residents tend to stay in the area for a long time. Only 26.8% moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is rooted in the land, with 28.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, which is far below the state average.