The Sisters

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than Victoria and Australia. While children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure, the proportion of seniors is well below the state average at 11.8%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 9.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Ancestry is mostly Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, as 87.3% of people use it at home. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion for 64.5% of residents. Those with no religion make up 20.9%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas. Only 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 31.8% completed Year 12, both of which are far below state and national levels.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the usual family earning $2,457 a week. A little above the national figure, 29.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 17.3% of people, far below the national average. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.8% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 18.8% of people volunteering, well above the state figure.

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

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.1% of people living alone, well above the national figure. However, couples with children make up 65.4% of families, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is rare at 9.8%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 35.4% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very settled, with only 19.3% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 77.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.