Toolleen

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the state and national figures. There is a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most similar areas, and a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.0% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 41.2% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.0%.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and only 36.8% finished Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $697, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare here, with only 3.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, well below the state average.

While the area has a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 10.9%.

A higher number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level, and far fewer people provide unpaid care compared to the state average.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 13, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

About 52.8% of families are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas. People living alone make up 28.2% of households, which is a little above the state figure.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.7%, while 41.0% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a motor vehicle and a typical 100-minute drive to the city. However, 28.7% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

Movement into the area is lower than the state and national figures, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or manufacturing.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services, and no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.