Warragul West

The area is much older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 53. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 39.4% of the population, far above the state average of 16.8%.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born overseas. English, Scottish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 39.4% of the population report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the typical Victorian or Australian resident.

While the typical resident is less likely to have finished Year 12 than most others, 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal income sitting at $604. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Caregiving is very common here, with 51.9% of people caring for children unpaid and 59.3% doing a large amount of housework, both of which are far above national figures.

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

Most homes are couples with children, and the typical household is slightly larger than the state and national average with 2.6 people.

Typical weekly rent is $380 and monthly home-loan payments are $1,887, both of which are slightly above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though nearly half of those who work do so from home, a rate far above the national figure of 21%.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is very high at 14.3%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or construction.

Warragul West is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.