Trafalgar South

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 13.8% of the population. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 57.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas. Qualifications in engineering and management are the most frequent.

Weekly household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical figure of $2,015. This wealth is evident in the 25.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of people, which is a little above the national figure. However, the 3.0% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Local participation is high, with 17.7% of people volunteering and 6.0% having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common here.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 61, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is also much lower than in most areas.

Most homes are headed by couples, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas. Only 19.8% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 24.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is stable, as the 25.9% who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 23.3% of jobs. Managers make up the largest occupational group at 25.2%.

Trafalgar South is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.