Seaton

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.8% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and only 10.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry make up the vast majority of the population.

English is the only language used at home by 93.2% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home or speaking little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents—57.1%—have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.4%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%. However, 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,833, which is about the same as the state average. While 24.1% of households earn over $3,000 a week, typical personal weekly income is $655, a little below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 24.2%, which is well below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 17.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the Victorian figure of 13.3%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most of the state.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 3 people. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone (11.1%), and over half of all households are couples with children.

The area is exclusively made up of detached houses, with 55.6% owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 5.6% of dwellings.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas at 135 minutes.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 63.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the state average. Local employment is spread across agriculture, construction, and healthcare.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.