Pootilla

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.4%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the 30.0% seen in Victoria. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

About 46.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.

Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 13.6% of adults.

Typical family incomes are $2,250 a week, about the same as the national figure. However, a much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more weekly compared to most areas.

About 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.1% of the population.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 28.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

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

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Only 13.0% of people live alone, which is far below the state average of 25.9%.

Housing is dominated by ownership, with 65.2% of homes owned outright and no renters. Every home is a separate house and 100% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. About 23.7% of workers operate from home, while 63.2% drive to work.

The community is very stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 51.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. There is no unemployment reported in the community.

Pootilla is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.