Noorinbee North

This is a senior-heavy community, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. It is also a place where de facto relationships are very common, far exceeding state levels.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as Scottish or English.

While 16.2% of people use another language at home, this is still well below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Almost half the population (48.6%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in other areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 21.9% completing Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $425, far below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health issues are common here; 48.6% of people have a long-term condition and 24.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above state levels.

There is a strong culture of service and volunteering, with 25% of people volunteering and 21.7% having served in the Defence Force, far above the national average.

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

Homes here are smaller than average, with just 2.0 people per home, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Mortgage costs are very low compared to the rest of the state, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of just $600.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

About 32.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian average of 40%.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work (43.8%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.