Welshpool

The area is far older than the state and national average, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly identify as English, Irish or Scottish. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 86.4% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average, and only 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $906 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term condition. Consequently, those needing help with daily activities are a little above the national average.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the town, with 23.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national average, with a median age of just 7 years.

Many people live alone, accounting for 34.8% of households, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has fewer people than most areas.

The community is dominated by separate houses, with 50.4% owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Cars are essential for the community, as no households are without a motor vehicle and nobody commutes by public transport. The drive to the city is much longer than in most areas.

While 31.4% of residents moved in the last five years, this is well below the national trend. However, the area has a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar places.

Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 27.8% of the workforce. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.