Nulla Vale

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other similar areas.

While 86.5% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian average.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. Those who use another language at home are more common here than in most similar areas, but still far fewer than across Victoria.

About 38.5% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 35.3% of adults, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state average.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with nearly 25% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Typical family weekly income is $2,666, which is a little above the state average.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.1% of people living alone—well above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 39% are owned outright. While typical weekly rents are far below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is far more common here than across Australia.

About 29.2% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Full-time employment is well above the state average at 66.7%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or as managers and professionals.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no public transport or shops within a 15-minute walk.