Raywood

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (4.9%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the only language used at home for 91.2% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below national trends.

About 47.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being $562 and typical family incomes sitting at $1,452.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 34.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.2% need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering—far above the Victorian average—and a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 4.0% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is noticeably older than the national First Nations typical age of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 53.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are much less common than in most other areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 45.1% owned outright. Renting is very rare at only 3.5%, and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $220.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a vehicle and a very long drive time to the city. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 55.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well below the state average at 51.7%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.