Outtrim

The community is older than the state and national figures, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the rest of Victoria. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the only language used at home by 93.3% of residents. There are no people in Outtrim who speak little or no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community, 58.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. About 43.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $1,640, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

Residents are in good health compared to other areas; those with a long-term health condition make up 22.2%, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a high rate of people doing unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every home in Outtrim is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 89.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has a motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 60.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry at 23.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.