Port Campbell

Port Campbell is a bit older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It has a higher proportion of children than most similar areas and a very high rate of de facto relationships at 16.6%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian born (84.8%), with English and Scottish ancestry being the most common. Only 10.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian figure of 30%.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While 5.9% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A huge majority of residents report no religion (58.2%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common qualifications include certificates in health, engineering, and education.

The community is quite prosperous; typical personal weekly income is $923, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Weekly family income is also much higher than most similar areas at $2,446.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (22.5%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (1.4%).

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.1% of people participating—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and those present are far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 65.

Living arrangements vary, with 32.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 62.2%.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses (95.1%). Many residents own their homes outright (43.9%), and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $240.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and C-grade connectivity is low. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and walking to a transport stop can take over an hour.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 8.7% of the population.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (69.8%), and unemployment is very low at 1.6%. Many people work in accommodation, food, or agriculture.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4. While parks and food are accessible, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.