Scotsburn

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.8% of the population, well above the Victorian average, though children under 15 are also slightly more common here at 20.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.2% of people born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%, with English, Irish, and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.7% using it only. Only 1.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national average.

A majority of residents—50.4%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.

Education levels are high, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is much higher than in similar areas, it remains a little below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are generally high; the typical household earns $1,924 a week, which is a little above the Victorian figure. About 13.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a much higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 34% of people affected. This is well above the national rate of 27.7%, and 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a much higher proportion of veterans, with 6.8% having served in the Defence Force.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with a low number of people living alone, at just 15.7%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 95.2% of these have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 3.6%, while 43.4% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 30% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is characterized by a 0.0% unemployment rate, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.