Ruffy

Ruffy is an older community where the typical resident is 59 and 31.1% are seniors, both figures being far above the national average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with only 8.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national and state levels. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. Only 3.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Nearly half of the population, or 49.4%, report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Year 12 completion is far below the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly income is $866, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal income is higher than in most similar areas, typical family and household incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

About 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are a little below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas, and a higher number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 6 years, which is far younger than the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home and no one-parent families. About 27.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Every home in Ruffy is a separate house, and 63.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 4.4%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average.

Ruffy is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a 112-minute drive to the city. This explains why 39.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 23.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 35.6% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, those working or looking for work are fewer than in most similar areas.

Ruffy is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.