Wedderburn

The community is significantly older than most, with 33.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots primarily cite English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish heritage. Only 10% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the dominant language here, with 87% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $868 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.4% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This is consistent with the older age of the population, with 8.5% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 22.4%, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and a slightly higher number of Defence Force veterans compared to the state.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 47, which is far older than the national median age of 24.

Many residents live alone, with 42.4% of households being single-person, far above the national average. This contributes to a low typical household size of 2.0 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.1% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure. Rents are also much lower than average, with a typical weekly rent of $174.

Cars are essential as 0% of people commute by public transport, and most homes have at least one vehicle. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here, with only 39.4% of adults active in the labour market. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, but access to services is limited; for example, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park.