Thorpdale South

The community is far older than the state and national average, though children under 15 make up only 11.1% of residents, which is well below the national figure.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English, Irish, and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state proportions of people using other languages.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 59.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 12.5% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is just $474, which is far below the national figure of $805, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.1% of residents, which is a little above the national average, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common, with 37.5% of people caring for children and 29.2% doing significant housework, both far above the national figures.

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

Homes typically house 2.5 people, which is about the same as the average for Victoria and Australia.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $160 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $700, both far below national figures.

The area is remote, with a 96-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 14.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 37.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.