Omeo

The community is far older than the national figure, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.2%), and those born overseas make up just 7.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, far below the 22.3% national average. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 41.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40.6% of the population.

Only 13% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 39.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% national average.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,131 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 11.9%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.6% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. People are also more likely to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than those in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. A high 37.5% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (99.4%) and a high rate of outright ownership at 50.6%. Typical weekly rent is $225, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The town is highly car-dependent, with 52.2% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 35% have two.

About 31.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and accommodation and food services.

Walking to amenities is difficult for most, with a walkability score of 3.0 and a high average terrain slope of 11.4%. Only 36.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic services.