Pine Mountain

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 60 and 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.5% of the population, which is far below the Victorian figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.

The area is strongly Christian, with 87.5% of residents identifying with the faith. Those with no religion make up 12.5%, which is far below the national figure.

About 20.0% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the 37.0% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average.

The typical household income of $1,375 per week is well below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 34.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are the most common.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 44.0% volunteering and 80.0% doing significant unpaid housework. This is far above the national figures for both.

The First Nations population is small, with only a few people. Those residents are far older than the national typical age and earn a personal income far above the national figure.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Nearly half of the households are couples without children, while 34.4% are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is well below the national average. The number of people per bedroom is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 14.3% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, as 28.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 84.0% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.