St Germains

The community is older than usual, with a typical age of 44. While there are fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and far fewer were born overseas compared to the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 92% of residents. A higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, though this is still far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population report having no religion, which is far above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with far fewer residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and those with degrees often work in engineering or education.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $1,416, which is well below the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are among the highest for this level, and more people have a long-term health condition than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of people reporting mental health issues.

Volunteering is very common here, with a rate far above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people listed in the population. The First Nations person present is far older than the national typical age and earns much less than the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household. There are no people living alone, and more than half of the households consist of couples with children.

Every home here is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is far below the state average, the typical monthly mortgage payment is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 40% of the workforce. While full-time employment is lower than the national average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only a small number of homes are within walking distance of a park.