Sheep Hills

The typical resident is 56, making the community far older than most areas in Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up only 11.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

This is a community with deep local roots, as no residents were born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, German, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 44.4%, while 33.3% of residents report no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.8% having completed Year 12.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $1,125. About 17.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 48.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the state average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 34.8% volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

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

The community consists mostly of couples without children, which helps explain why homes are smaller, with a typical 1.9 people per household.

Housing costs are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly rent of just $50 and typical monthly loan payments of $433.

While there are two public transport stops and a bus route, they are far apart; it takes an average of 61 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very stable, with only 14.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 65.2%.

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