Warburton

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50 and 24.5% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the figure for Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia (67.8%), though the 18.6% born overseas is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 82.2% of the population. While 5.3% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.

A large majority of the community reports no religion at 55.3%, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

About 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in similar areas but well below the state average. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,147. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents face more health challenges than the national average, with 31.7% having a long-term health condition and 12.0% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the state figure. About 13.5% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $599, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone (38.0%) and one-parent families (22.4%), both of which are much higher than in most areas. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (94.6%), and 40.2% of homes are owned outright. Rent is well below the state average at a typical $290 per week.

Most people rely on cars, with 54.1% driving to work and only 0.5% using public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population size.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 30.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the state and national figures.

The local workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 48.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. This is influenced by the steep terrain and the fact that many homes are far from parks, schools, and health services.