Rochester

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.1%.

People born overseas make up only 5.7% of the population, which is far below the 30% seen across Victoria. Most residents claim Australian (44.2%) or English (43.8%) ancestry.

English is the main language for 91.1% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 41.3% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.4%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of people completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. Just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,073. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.3% of people having a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 10.2% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.4%. There is also a higher than usual rate of people providing unpaid care (14.2%) and those who have served in the Defence Force (3.5%).

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average of 24. Year 12 completion for this group is far below the national figure at 26.2%.

One-person households are much more common than usual at 34.1%. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.2 people, compared to 2.5 nationally.

Home ownership is high, with 49.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses (92.9%), and typical weekly rents are far below the state figure at $220.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 68.8% of people. Working from home is far less common here (7.7%) than in the rest of the state (25.7%).

About 30.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here (47.4%) than in most areas. The most common industries for employment are health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area is somewhat walkable, though 62.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of amenities, far below the state average. Access to schools and groceries within a short walk is also notably lower than in Victoria.