Wallace

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up only 5.7% of the population, a figure far below the 30.0% seen in Victoria. Most residents are of Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 54.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 35.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical household income is $1,791 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 23.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the state.

First Nations people make up 0.0% of the population, which is lower than most areas. The same group in this area has a typical age of 48, far older than the national figure of 24.

Families are often larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in other areas, making up 19.3% of households.

Every single home in Wallace is a separate house. They are typically large, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. While there are public transport stops available, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 67.0%. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or as managers.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.