Swifts Creek

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 50 and 22% of people aged 65 or over. About 17.2% are children under 15, which is about the same as the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 88.8% of people using it exclusively at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the state and national averages.

A majority of the community—52.2%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.8%.

While 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the state average. Only 40.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,412, slightly lower than the national figure. However, 12% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, affecting 11.2% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 35.6% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and for those who identify as First Nations, the typical age of 54 is far older than the national average.

Single living is common, with nearly 40% of people living alone, which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 52.1% are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. Both typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national averages.

Cars are essential, as 96.8% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of the state.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with over a quarter of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents live far from health services, groceries, and parks due to the terrain and layout.