Tragowel

The typical resident is 48, making the community far older than the Victorian and national averages. While 16.9% of people are children under 15, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 68.7% were born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and the 9.6% born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious views are consistent with the rest of the country, with 41.0% of people identifying as Christians and 39.8% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The percentage of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the state and national figures.

Typical family income is $1,687 a week, which is well below the national figure. Household incomes are generally lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people, which is a little above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

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

A high number of people live alone, at 35.7%, which is far above the national figure. This is a contrast to the 46.6% of households that are couples with children.

Housing is very stable, as 100% of homes are separate houses and 60.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the area.

The community is highly reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. However, 35.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively settled, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 75.7% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries, employing 56.8% of the workforce.

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