Peechelba East

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 27.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, and no one in the community was born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home in this community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,208. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 51.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 18.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (10.2%), which is well above the state average. Volunteering is also common, with 17.4% of people helping out.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Living arrangements vary, as 40.9% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. However, 48.5% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 86.4% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents, and 36.4% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops nearby. This is reflected in the workplace, where 37.5% of people work from home, far above the national average.

About 33.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the state average.

Full-time employment is very high at 75%, though the unemployment rate of 18.2% is far above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the Victorian average.