Ripplebrook

The community is notably older than the state and national figure, though it also has a much higher share of children under 15 (21.3%) than most areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with only 9.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, as only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.

A majority of residents (52.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower proportion of people with a bachelor's degree or Year 12 qualification than the state average, though it has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,604, which is a little below the national figure, and only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, although those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.9% volunteering and a much higher rate of unpaid care and housework than most areas.

First Nations residents in Ripplebrook are noticeably younger than the state average and have a typical personal income far below the national figure.

Homes are larger and hold more people (2.9 per home) than the state average, with 57.0% of households being couples with children.

Every home in Ripplebrook is a separate house, and 87.0% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national trend.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years (27.5%) compared to the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, and while unemployment is low (2.8%), full-time employment is well below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.