Princetown

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 45. However, children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than Victoria. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Dutch.

English is the primary language here, with 84.7% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 43.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 41.5%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and agriculture and environment is the most common field of qualification.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,387 a week. This is well below the Australian average of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.4% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. Care for children is also more frequent here than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 57.1% being couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are among the lowest at this level, at just 10.5%.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and the area has a far higher rate of outright home ownership than the state. Most homes are large, with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as very few people use public transport to commute. While many people work from home, most others rely on their own vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the national average.

Work is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 66.4% of the workforce. More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.