Norval

The community is much older than the state average, with the typical resident aged 55. It also has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 21.4%, which is far above the Victorian figure of 11.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.5% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 40% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figures, though typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the state average.

While long-term health conditions and the need for daily help are much lower than in most areas, 15% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is higher than the state average at 16.7%, while the proportion of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is much lower than most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people identifying as such.

One-parent families make up 25.7% of households, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

The typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the Victorian average of $370. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,656.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and 0.0% of people working from home.

Movement into the area is high, with 48.6% of residents having moved here in the last five years, well above the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 81.8%, far above the state average. Work is spread across agriculture, health care, retail, and public administration.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.