Warragul South

The area is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.5% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average. Those with European roots are common, particularly of Australian, English, and Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

People with no religion make up 45.4% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

About half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. High qualifications are more common than in many similar areas, with 19% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

The area is quite wealthy, with 33.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state figure. Typical weekly family incomes are also a little above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy better health than the national average, as fewer people report long-term health conditions or mental health issues. Only 3.2% of the population need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 86% of these have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. In fact, every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. This is far below the state average for walkability.