Telangatuk East

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a family-heavy area, as children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with 90.7% born here and no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken in the home for nearly all residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

About 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remaining population is mostly Christian.

While 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national averages. Many residents have a background in agriculture and environment, health, or management.

Personal incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical weekly pay of $1,149. This is well above the national figure, and 18% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health trends are generally in line with the state, with 28% of people living with a long-term health condition. However, there are far fewer reports of mental health conditions than in most other areas.

Community spirit is very high, with 44% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 52% of people caring for children without pay.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. Households tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 68% of homes owned outright. Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms, and there are no renters.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least two vehicles. Many residents work from home, at 39.1%, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving house in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is exceptionally high, with 94% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.