Traralgon South

The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 19.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 13.7%.

This is a very traditional community where 89.2% of people were born in Australia. Only 6.0% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 51.4%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.

Higher education is common here, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most areas, reaching $2,463 weekly. About 34.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the state average. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here at 10.1%.

Community involvement is high, with 20.2% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also very common, as 32.0% of people care for children without pay.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of just 14 years, which is far younger than the state average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children (67.6%), and very few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 94.1% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.1%, far below the state average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 42.9% have two. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, as 66.0% of workers drive to work.

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas at 69.1%. The most common jobs are in technicians and trades, followed by professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.