North Wangaratta

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 86.9% of the population was born here. This is far below the state and national figures, with only 11.0% born overseas.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 47.2% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 48.6% of the population.

While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the state average of 29.2%. Only 47.0% of residents completed Year 12, also well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. Around 28.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, about the same as the national average.

Participation in unpaid care is higher than most areas at 14.1%, and 17.7% of residents volunteer. Notably, 4.9% of people served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a little more than the state average at 3.2%. The typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 24.

Homes here are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. A higher than average 27.7% of people live alone, and 41.1% of households consist of just two people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 49.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare here, at just 9.8%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 0.0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 35.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 14.5%. However, only 31.2% of all residents moved in the last five years.

The local workforce is more active than most areas, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work. Manufacturing and retail are the most common industries, each employing around 12% of the workforce.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.