Wartook

Wartook is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and very few children under 15. While 19.3% of residents are seniors, the community has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the national figure.

About 18.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 92.0% of residents. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.7%, which is far above the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.0%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.8% of the population, though this is well below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 56.3% completed Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,274. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal weekly income is much lower than most areas at $562.

Health challenges are common here; 39.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 17.0% of the population.

Volunteerism is very high, with 36.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also common, though very few people are caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is 53, and their personal income of $1,125 is far above the state and national averages.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per house. Many residents live alone (38.7%), and half of the families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 71.0% of houses owned outright and no rentals in the area. Almost all residents (96.8%) live in separate houses, and most have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. About 18.2% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is lower than the Victorian average.

Full-time employment is high at 65.9%, and there is no unemployment. Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as accommodation and food services.

Wartook is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.