Wannon

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. It is also very traditional in its relationships, as there are no people in de facto partnerships.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), and those born overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 95.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.5%, while 32.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 13.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.6% having completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure at $1,649 per week, and only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of people, though only 2.4% need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 39.0% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of a few individuals with a typical age of 78 and a typical personal income of $350.

Homes are typically large, with 2.8 people per household, and 68.6% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in Wannon is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. A huge 54.8% of these homes are owned outright, and no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own a motor vehicle.

The population is moderately mobile, with 37.9% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture is a major employer for 21.4% of the workforce, and the area reports a 0.0% unemployment rate.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.