Wallinduc

This is a young area with a typical age of 34, which is noticeably younger than the Victorian and national figure of 38. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 both make up only 9.5% of the population, both of which are well below national levels.

The community is entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most people identify as Australian, English, or Irish by ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 21.4% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.1%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the qualifications held are in agriculture and environment, with 40.9% of those with a qualification in this field.

While typical family incomes are well below the national figure at $1,624 a week, the typical personal income of $900 is a little above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than in most areas.

Community participation is very high, with 41.2% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week. Unpaid childcare is also much higher than the national figure, at 35.3%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. Most are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents at $150 and monthly home-loan payments at $867, both of which are far below the Victorian averages.

The area is highly remote, with a 111-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is a little below the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a rate of 55.9% compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

Wallinduc is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.