Staceys Bridge

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Over half the population are seniors, and children under 15 make up only 6.8%, a figure far below the state average.

About 20.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.1% having completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $924 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors, as 11.4% need help with daily activities.

There is a notable military connection, as 12.8% of people served in the Defence Force, which is far above the state average. Very few people provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most areas.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is well below the national figure and is helped explain by the 36.4% of people living alone.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. A huge 72.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Residents are entirely car-dependent, with 0% using public transport and no one living within a 10-minute walk of a stop. The drive to the city takes about 152 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 55% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 24%, which is far above the state figure of 5%.

Walkability is very low, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Most homes are in a car-dependent area with a steep average terrain slope of 10.6%.