Wallacedale

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are well above the state average, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is a little below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is split between Christianity at 53.2% and those with no religion at 39.4%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most similar areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $606, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is $1,833, which is about the same as the national average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 10.6% of the population, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are a little below the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of community life, with 20.3% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. Volunteers are also a little more common here than across Australia.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. About 60.7% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 90.9% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent of $235 is well below the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.