Wattle Flat

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While there are few children, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Only 17% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, 48.9% of the community completed Year 12, though this is still far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are $2,250 per week, well above the state and national figures. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate well below the national average. About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other people is also much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $400, which is much lower than in most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94.3% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 45.7%, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the 29.2% of people who work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Common industries include construction and education.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.