St Helens

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 51. However, children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas arrivals. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English, far below the state average.

Christianity is common here at 70.6%, while the proportion of people with no religion is 26.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and 42.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.4% of residents. Despite this, no one currently needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 48.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though the typical person is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are slightly smaller than the state average, with 2.3 people per household. About 44.8% of families are couples with children.

Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, which is far below the Victorian average of $370.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 32% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very settled, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the state average of 40%.

Employment is very strong, with 93.1% of adults working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 64% of workers are managers.

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