Quambatook

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 35.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 are very rare here, accounting for just 4.8% of residents.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.9% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian figure of 30%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.2%, while 36.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 24.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $857 a week, which is far below the state average of $1,759.

Long-term health challenges are common; 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 12.2% need help with daily activities, both figures being well above the national average.

This is a highly active community where 30.1% of people volunteer and 18.1% provide unpaid care, both far above the national figures. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $450, which is well below the state average.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 42.7% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is very secure, as 69.1% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $80.

Most people rely on cars, as 0.0% of residents commute by public transport. However, the area has a higher number of public transport stops per 1,000 people than many similar areas.

The population is very stable, with only 23.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 43.9% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate of 7.3% is also higher.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.9. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.