Nowa Nowa

The area is far older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 6% of the population, which is far below the Victorian figure of 18%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.5%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 42.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are far below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,012 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

A high number of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Nowa Nowa are far older and have personal incomes that are far above the Victorian and national figures.

The community has many people living alone, which is well above the national average. Homes are generally small, with just 2.1 people per household.

Every single home in Nowa Nowa is a separate house. Nearly half (48.7%) are owned outright, which is far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are far below the state figure.

While there are many public transport stops for the population size, no one uses them to commute to work. Most people rely on cars, though 7.9% of homes have no vehicle.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas. While unemployment is very low, full-time employment is far below the national average.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. It is especially difficult to access health services on foot, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of such services.