Sandford

The community is much older than the state or national average, and 39.2% of people are seniors. There is a higher-than-usual proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 3.8%, while children under 15 make up 20% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.2%), and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the Victorian figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

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

About 45.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

School completion rates are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 24.1% finishing Year 12. This is far below the state average, though many hold certificates in agriculture and environment.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical household earning $875 a week. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents. Arthritis and diabetes are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure. A higher-than-usual 29.4% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations residents are among the highest in their level for both household ($3,750) and personal ($1,625) income, though the typical age for this group is very young at 2 years.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a high number of people living alone (36.2%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas.

Every home in Sandford is a separate house, and 65.5% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $220, much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 68.1% of working residents drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Over half of the workforce (53.2%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.