Strath Creek

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. While children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the community, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language spoken at home for 64.1% of residents. Very few people use another language, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 33.3% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the community.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, and only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.4% of people helping out, well above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is 60, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 40% of people living alone, far above the national average. Homes are typically smaller, with 2.2 people per household.

Every home in Strath Creek is a separate house, and 56.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is far less common than in most of Victoria.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49%. The most common industries are construction and agriculture, though 26.1% of workers work from home.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.