Valencia Creek

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. A striking 22.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state and national figures.

Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are most common here. About 9.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home by 90.9% of the population. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the state and national figures.

About 45.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.5% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and only 30.6% of residents completed Year 12.

While the typical weekly household income of $1,625 is about the same as the national figure, 28.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are a little below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.9% of people volunteering, well above the national average. There is also a high level of unpaid domestic work, as 33.3% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and a very low rate of one-parent families compared to other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 5.1%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 28.8% owning four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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, and only a few homes are near a park.