Vervale

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the Victorian and Australian averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.1% were born overseas. Italian ancestry is prominent here, accounting for 11.4% of the population.

English is the main language for 88.6% of residents, but 9.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Religious affiliation is relatively common, as the 27.3% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.5% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the national average at $1,375 per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 11.4%.

A high 25.6% of people provide unpaid care, which is far above the national figure. However, very few people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Couples without children are the most common family type at 58.6%, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Monthly home-loan payments are very high, with a typical cost of $2,817, which is well above the Victorian average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes and no one commutes using public transport.

About 31.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 36.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.