Trentham

The community is significantly older than the national average, with 33.6% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the figure for Victoria and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.9% were born overseas. English ancestry is the most common at 46.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language, used by 89.1% of people at home. Only 3.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 54.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.1%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This professional tilt is reflected in the local workforce, where 26.8% are professionals.

Typical weekly household income is $1,489, slightly below the state and national figures. However, a higher-than-average 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Reflecting its older population, 34.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 25.2% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, as 16.1% of people provide unpaid support to others.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $374, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with 2.2 people per household. Many residents live alone, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, and 53.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is rare, at just 11.2%.

Almost no one commutes by public transport, and 36.2% of workers operate from home, far above the national figure. Most households have at least one car, with 41.8% owning two.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.3%. The unemployment rate is low at 2.4%, and the most common industry is health care and social assistance.

The town is somewhat walkable, and 73.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is well above the Victorian average.