Staffordshire Reef

The population is far older than both the state and national average, with a typical age of 60. Seniors make up 39.7% of the community, while First Nations people represent 6.3%, which is well above the Victorian figure of 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 73% of the population shares this birthplace. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the 9.5% born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 73% of residents. While 4.8% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 58.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 35.3% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.7%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level, at $739, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition at 15.9%.

Volunteering is very high, with 31.4% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also common, with 35.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are four First Nations people in the area. They are far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 6 years.

Living alone is very common, with 75.9% of people in single-person households, far above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families are also far more common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, as 69% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 118-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. Most homes have two vehicles, though 10.3% have none, which is a little above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 20.8%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 47.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.