Skinners Flat

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50 and no children under 15. About 14.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the national average of 3.2%.

People born overseas make up 37.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 14.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average of 22.3%. English is the only language spoken by 88.9% of the community.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 55.6%, which is far above both the Victorian and national figures.

Education levels are far below the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 20.8% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The need for help with daily activities is well above the national average at 14.8%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than most areas at 22.2%.

While 18.2% of people provide unpaid care—a rate well above the national average—there are no recorded volunteers in the area.

There are four First Nations people in the community, whose typical age is 30, making them noticeably older than the state and national average of 24.

Homes typically house 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is just $75, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.

About 29.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 22.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.