Scotts Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and nearly one in five residents aged 65 or over. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 85.5% of people born here and a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state average.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community, which is far below the national and state figures for people using another language at home.

Over half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a much lower rate of Year 12 completion than the state average.

Typical household and personal incomes are a little below those seen in Victoria and across Australia, and far fewer people earn over $2,000 a week compared to the national figure.

While long-term health conditions are common, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

The area has a very high rate of volunteers and people providing unpaid care, though it has a much lower rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Half of the households are couples with children, while the number of people living alone is much lower than the state and national averages.

Every home in the area is a separate house, with 93.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Victoria, and typical mortgage payments are among the lowest for its level.

The area is very car-dependent, with 30.6% of homes having four or more vehicles and almost no one commuting by public transport.

The population is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Working life is centered on the land, with 50% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The area also has a higher rate of full-time employment and people working or looking for work than the national figure.

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