Toora North

The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 14.0%.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. While 15.0% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language here, with 83.2% of people using it only. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.5%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.7% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $985, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than usual, with 50.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly high, at 15.0%, which is well above the national average.

This is a highly active community, with 33.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also very common, consistent with the high proportion of older residents.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with 40.4% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why the typical home only has 1.8 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 48.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 39.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

About a third of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Those employed are often in agriculture, construction, or professional roles.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.