Stonyford

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 56 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. There are no children under 15, and de facto relationships are far more common here than across Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national levels for language diversity. No residents report speaking little or no English.

About 40% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation among those who identify with one.

While 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the national figure. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is also well below the state average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with 26.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is much higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.7%, which is about the same as the national average. Notably, no residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is well above the national figure at 17.2%. However, there are no people caring for children unpaid, which is consistent with the lack of children in the area.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55.

Homes are generally smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per household. Most are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Stonyford is a separate house, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of Victoria, and typical home-loan payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 27.8% of the workforce works from home.

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

A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.