Ultima

The community is notably older than most areas, with 26.0% of people aged 65 and over, well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 1.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, as only 2.3% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 55.5% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion (27.7%) are far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state levels.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $962 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.2% need help with daily activities, both well above the state average.

While fewer people provide unpaid care compared to other areas, volunteers are very active, with 23.8% of residents volunteering—far above the national figure.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 51.5% of people live alone, far above the national figure. This contributes to a low typical density of just 2.0 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical rent is much lower than the national figure at $180 a week.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 30.9% of the workforce. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.0%) compared to the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are near parks, there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.