Walpa

The community is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 48 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the people here, those in de facto relationships are much less common than in other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state or national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 87.3% of the population, which is far above the national average. However, the small number of people who speak little or no English is slightly higher than the Australian figure.

More than half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and far fewer people have completed Year 12.

Income varies across the community, but personal weekly pay is higher than in most areas. Around 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the Victorian average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with a rate well above the national figure. This is alongside a high number of people who spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are four First Nations people in Walpa, and they are far older than the state and national typical age of 24. Their typical personal and household incomes are also far below the Victorian average.

About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Family homes are often couples with children, though there are very few one-parent families compared to the state average.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 85.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than across the state, and the typical weekly rent of $120 is among the lowest for the area.

This is a car-dependent community where every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport used for commuting, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Movement into the area is relatively high, with 35.1% of residents having moved here in the last five years, though this is still well below the state average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 45.7% of the workforce. A far higher percentage of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.