Tresco

The area is far older than the state and national figures, though children under 15 make up 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national average. Most residents are married, and there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 13.6% of people were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average.

About 9.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.8%, while 35.8% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.2% of residents completing Year 12 and only 6.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is well below the Victorian figure. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people, which is well above the national figure. About 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are more likely to volunteer (21.7%) and provide unpaid care (15.2%) than those in most similar areas. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families are the norm here, with 70.6% of homes being couples with children and only 15.3% of people living alone, far below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.5%), and 39% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $170.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available.

The community is very stable, as only 15.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the national average. People mostly work in agriculture, retail, and education, with 26.7% of the workforce in managerial roles.

Tresco is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.