Rheola

The area is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Residents are overwhelmingly born in Australia, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

More than half of the community reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer completing Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,124 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 36.5%, and mental health conditions are also a little above the state figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people volunteering—far above the state figure of 13.3%. A higher than average proportion of residents also provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most households are couples with children, and the area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone than is typical across Victoria.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright. While monthly mortgage payments are far below the national average, the typical weekly rent is a little above the state figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Nearly 29% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Victoria.

Full-time employment is far above the state average, although fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, construction, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.