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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 58 and 41.7% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who identify with an ancestry are primarily Australian (45.8%) or English (43.1%). Only 9.7% of the population was born overseas, far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.9%, while 31.9% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Incomes are relatively high, as 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $949, which is a little above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with 23.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is high at 23.6%, far above the Victorian figure of 13.3%. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.8% of people providing unpaid care, among the highest for its level.

First Nations people make up 6.9% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 6 years.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. People living alone make up 28.6% of households, which is higher than most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, 100% of which are owned, with 62.9% owned outright. No one in the area rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes about 126 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, as only 16.2% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is well below the national average at 50%. Common industries include agriculture and education.

Walking is not feasible here, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.