Wareek

Wareek is a very senior community, where the typical resident is 61 and children under 15 make up just 4.2% of the population. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.4%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.8%, while 37.5% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the state and national figures.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, though the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national average. Many qualifications are in engineering and agriculture.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,041 a week. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.5% of people living with a long-term condition and 12.5% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 23.9%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Small households are the norm, with 37.5% of people living alone, far above the state average. Most homes are occupied by couples without children.

Every home in Wareek is a separate house, and 59.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower here, with a typical weekly rent of $150.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 37% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far below the state average.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 74.1%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.