St Arnaud North

The population is far older than the national average, with 30.2% being seniors. This contributes to a very low number of de facto relationships compared to Victoria and Australia.

This is a very traditional community where no one was born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

Language use is uniform, with no one using another language at home and no residents speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than average, with 44.2% identifying as Christian and 32.6% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 30.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly personal incomes are a little below the state and national figures, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.2% having a long-term condition and 11.6% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is far more common than in most areas at 24.2%, and many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are far below state and national levels, with typical weekly rents of $200 and typical monthly loan payments of $1,270.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 69.6% of workers commuting by car.

The community is very stable, with only 11.6% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the 40% national figure.

While 69.7% of adults are working or looking for work—well above the national average—full-time employment is among the lowest at 21.7%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.