Timboon

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the Victorian and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 85.4% of people born in Australia. Only 7.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and 0.0% of the population speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common faith at 43.6%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.3% of the population, far below the 26.3% national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,535, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 12.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far fewer than the 22.6% seen across Australia.

About 29.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported at 9.2%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.0% of residents volunteering, which is far above the Victorian average of 13.3%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $350, well below the national average.

Family life is diverse, with 50.9% of households being couples with children and 27.5% of people living alone. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most similar areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 49.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.8% of households owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%. However, recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is a major employer for 20.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 47.9%, though the unemployment rate of 2.5% is lower than the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, though 42.8% of homes are more than 15 minutes away from a park. It is far less walkable than the Victorian average, particularly for reaching schools and groceries.