Pirron Yallock

The community is notably older, with 31.1% of residents aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This is reflected in the youth population, as children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the area, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.2%), though 15.2% were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common here.

English is the dominant language, with 83.3% of people using it only. Only 4.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. This is consistent with a lower proportion of people reporting no religion (30.3%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 23.9% in agriculture and environment.

Typical incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,428. Only 18.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health needs are high here, with 46.2% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 12.9% of residents who need help with daily activities.

While only 15.3% of people volunteer, a higher-than-average 16.1% provide unpaid care. About a quarter of the population spends 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3% of the population. This group is older than the national average, with a typical age of 51, and reports a personal income far above the national figure.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 48.5% living without children. People living alone are much less common here (14.6%) than across Australia (25.6%).

Homes here are typically large and secure, with 93.8% having three or more bedrooms and 50% owned outright. Renting is rare, at just 10.4%, and typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. The average drive to the city takes 107 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.1% moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A small number of people are working or looking for work (51.7%), which is well below the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 36.9% of the workforce.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.