Toorloo Arm

First Nations people make up 16.1% of the population, a rate far above the state and national figures. The community is noticeably older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident here aged 45.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 70.3% born here. Only 7.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 75.2% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About 41.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.0%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,317. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the 23.8% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 11.1%. Around 22.8% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 85% of similar areas. Residents here are typically older than the state average, with a typical age of 28 and a weekly income of $1,124, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here at 19.6%, well above the national rate of 14.1%.

Separate houses make up 93.5% of dwellings, far above the national figure. While 36.6% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are very low at $170.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.8% owning two and 17.7% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 22.8% of people having moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Far fewer people are working or looking for work here than in the rest of the state, at 43.6%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 22.6% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Very few residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.