Tempy

The community is split between two distinct groups, as 29% are seniors and 25.8% are children, making both groups far more common here than in the rest of the state. The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the 0.0% rate for other languages is far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

Christianity is the primary faith for 66.1% of residents, while 35.5% report no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 39% completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Many qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 29% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. A higher than usual 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 28.6% volunteering and 35.7% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, both figures far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families at 21.3%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Housing is very stable, with 95.2% of homes owned outright and 100% being separate houses with three or more bedrooms. No one in the area is renting.

While 100% of homes have a car, 34.8% of workers are based at home, which is far above the national figure. Public transport is available via bus, but it is a long 52-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 34.8% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2. No one can reach a grocery store or health service within a 15-minute walk.