Red Lion

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. Only 6.3% of residents are children under 15, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

About 39.6% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Other residents are mainly affiliated with Christianity.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,312. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents experience health issues at much higher rates than most areas, with 36.0% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 13.5%.

Unpaid care is common, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 7.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, with only zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

This area has a very high number of people living alone—44.7%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people, much lower than most areas.

Every home in Red Lion is a separate house, far above the state average. While 34.2% are owned outright, no one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents must drive to reach services.

The population is very stable, with only 15.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at just 37.4%. Those who are employed work mainly in education, agriculture, and hospitality.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, making it completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.