Sandon

The population is significantly older than most areas, with 24.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.8%), and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish. Only 11.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language here, with 88.8% of people using it only at home. Only 3.4% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Sandon is among the highest in its level for people with no religion, at 77.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are especially high at 15.7%, well above the national average of 8.8%.

Volunteering is common, with 22.8% of people participating, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also do significant unpaid housework, though very few care for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are typically smaller than in most areas, with an average of 2.1 people per household. One-parent families make up 20% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 73.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Residents face a long drive time of 97 minutes to reach the city.

About 33.7% of people have moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.