Tawonga

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 25.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, slightly below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who weren't are far fewer than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.6%, followed by Australian at 36.3%.

English is the primary language here, with 90.8% of people using it at home. Only 4% use another language, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 56.7%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.9%.

The area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 25.2%, though this is slightly below the national average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,375 per week, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Personal income is also a little below the national average, with the typical person earning $689 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state.

Volunteerism is very high, with 28.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. A higher-than-usual 29.5% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 0 people recorded. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical age of 44, which is far older than the state average.

Homes here are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 29.1% of people live alone, which is well above the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 100% of dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 53.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 47.2% owning two and 17% owning three.

The population is quite settled, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 55.1%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, well below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, and the terrain is steeper than the state average. Residents often have to walk up to 69 minutes to reach the nearest public transport stop.