Warrak

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.5% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 85.3% of the community. While 7.4% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A large majority of the community—66.2%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often focused on agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $2,036, which is a little above the state figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 20.0% of people providing such support, which is well above the state average. Conversely, very few residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average. First Nations households in the area earn far more than the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 57.9% of households. Very few people live alone (10.7%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, and half of all properties are owned outright. This is far above the national average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in other areas.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is very long at 134 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 28.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.7%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The town is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.