Tostaree

The typical age here is 36, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 13% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

Everyone in Tostaree was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim English or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the Victorian average where 27.6% of people use another language.

Over half the population has no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, placing Tostaree among the lowest for qualifications at this level and far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national average, with personal income at $587 and household income at $1,312. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 47.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most areas.

Caring for children unpaid is very common here at 34.8%, which is well above the national average. However, no one in the area provides other types of unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples without children make up half of the households, and there are no one-parent families. Homes are a little smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $5,981, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $295, which is well below the national average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops. The nearest stop is a 52-minute walk away, which is much higher than in most areas.

About 30.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 56.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.