Shepherds Flat

The typical resident is 52, making this area far older than both Victoria and Australia. About 18.3% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population.

While 81.7% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 15.5% of the community. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 93% of residents. About 7% of people use another language at home, though no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 62%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 25.4%.

The community is well-qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $575, which is much lower than most areas. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

About 28.2% of people have a long-term health condition, with heart disease being the most common. However, the rate of mental health conditions is 4.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.2% of people pitching in, far above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

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

Living alone is very common, with 56.7% of households consisting of one person, far above the state figure. The typical home holds 2.2 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright. This is much higher than most areas, and typical rent is far below the national figure at $145 a week.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and 26.7% of the workforce works from home.

Residents are stable in their location, with only 20.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 49.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Those employed work mostly in accommodation, food, agriculture, and construction.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.