Pigeon Ponds

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than Victoria and Australia. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%, while 13.8% of the population are seniors.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas-born residents, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no people who speak another language or have little to no English, far below the state and national figures.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 48.3%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 62.1%.

A high number of residents completed Year 12 (66.7%), which is well above the national figure of 58.8%. However, only 11.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,374, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. High earnings are common, with 25.9% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, among the highest in the region.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 41.4% of people, far above the national average of 27.7%, with asthma being the most common. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 59.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A large number of people also provide unpaid housework (37.0%) or care for children (40.7%).

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most households consist of couples with children (81.8%) or couples without children (54.5%). There are no one-parent families, far below the national average of 14.1%.

The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average of 2.5.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 40% of people driving to work and another 40% working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 80% of jobs. A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (74.1%), and there is no unemployment.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.