Vinifera

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Born-and-bred Australians dominate this community, with 92% born here and no one born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.5% of the community, and the 3.7% who use another language at home is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

About 42.3% of people here have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 46%.

The community has far fewer people with university degrees than the state average, with only 7.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,708, which is about the same as the national figure. While some households earn a fair amount, those earning $2,000 or more a week are well below the state average.

Health profiles are typical for the area, with 28.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis is the most common reported issue at 9.8%.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in the rest of the state. A higher than average 28.6% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

A small number of First Nations people live here, and their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the state and national figures.

Families make up the bulk of the area, with 52.5% being couples with children. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 100% of which are detached. Many residents have total security, with 47.5% owning their homes outright, far above the national average of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.2% owning two and 22.6% owning four or more.

The population is very settled, with only 13.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. About a quarter of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. While many homes are near a park, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or a school within 15 minutes.