Noorinbee

The population is notably older than the national figure, but it also has a very high proportion of children under 15, at 27.4%. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for 46.2% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the Victorian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 81% of the community. While 6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar small areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of people here have no religion, at 63.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Earnings are well below the national figure, with a typical household income of $1,187 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, appearing in 15.5% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.4% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43, and they earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Half of all households consist of two people, and couples with children make up 54.9% of families. Typical home sizes are a little smaller than the state average, with 2.2 people per home.

Detached houses are the norm for 94.1% of homes, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $158. Monthly home-loan payments are also among the lowest at $760.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is consistent with the fact that every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen high turnover recently, with 55.3% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national average.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.