Nyora

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. There is a strong presence of families, with 20.3% of people being children under 15 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at just 3.1%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.2%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.6% of people completing Year 12 and 8.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national figures.

Typical household income is $1,828 a week, which is about the same as the state average. While 20.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, the proportion of high earners making over $2,000 a week is well below the national figure.

About 30.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Victorian average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.3% of the population.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do significant housework than people in most other areas. This includes a high rate of unpaid childcare at 29.3%.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, who have a median personal income of $743, which is well above the national figure. A striking 34.6% speak a First Nations language, far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and far fewer people living alone compared to the state. Couples with children make up 62.9% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 99.6% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 90.6% have three or more bedrooms and renting is very rare at only 6.7%.

Car dependence is high, with 63.5% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport for their commute. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and many have three or more.

The community has seen some movement, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 1.7%, which is far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate of 2.8% is lower than the national figure. Construction and agriculture are the main local industries.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.