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The community is noticeably older than the national typical age of 38, with 31.1% being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 97.3% being Australian-born. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state average.

English is the only language used at home, with 95.9% of people speaking it. This means the use of other languages is far below both the Victorian and national figures.

Nearly half the population, 47.3%, reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 47.3% of residents.

Educational qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 50.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,050 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are well below the national figure.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 9.5%. Mental health conditions are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Volunteerism is very high at 29.6%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members and a high rate of unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and the typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure. The First Nations population is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11.

Living arrangements are varied, with 46.9% of people living alone and 28.1% in one-parent families, the latter being far above the national average.

Housing is very secure, with 62.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though rents and mortgage payments are much lower than usual.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport available. A very high proportion of the workforce, 45.8%, works from home, which is far above the state average.

About 30.7% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and full-time employment is far below the state average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only a small number of homes are near a park.