Stuart Mill

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 57 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. This contributes to a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.7% born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Those with overseas ancestry are most commonly English, Irish, or German.

English is the main language for 94.9% of residents. While 5.1% use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national averages.

More than half of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 48.7%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 22.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these degrees are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local landscape.

Incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with typical weekly household income at $1,042. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 11.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 45.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only a few individuals recorded, and their typical personal income is lower than the national average.

Nearly half of all households consist of one person, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living in the area.

Every single home is a separate house, and 71.1% are owned outright, far above the state average. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. However, 34.2% of workers work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 52.6% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.