Waranga Shores

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 76.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Irish, and Scottish, with a small number of residents born in China.

English is the main language for 87.6% of the community. Those who use another language at home represent 6.7% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as Christian (45.5%), while 42.4% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 37% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,260 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Nearly half of all individuals earn under $650 weekly.

Health needs are significant here, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.6% of residents who need daily help, a figure much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.9% of people providing unpaid care and 29.1% doing significant housework, both well above state levels. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with only four people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 18.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children, which is consistent with the area's older population.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.9% of dwellings. Home ownership is high, with 45.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. No homes in the area are without a motor vehicle, and many households own three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are much less likely to be employed or looking for work compared to the state average. Those who do work are mostly employed in health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving residents dependent on cars for all needs.