Pine Grove

The community is much older than the state and national average, with 25% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, and 32.5% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average; for example, only 19.4% of residents completed Year 12, compared to 61.8% in Victoria. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, a small group of high earners exists, with 13.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Support needs are high here, as 15% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with a volunteer rate of 33.3%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state average.

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

Homes in Pine Grove are smaller than most, with only 1.9 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are much lower than most areas at $1,200, though weekly rents are far above the national figure at $900.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 47.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.