Werneth

Werneth is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 36 and a very high proportion of children. In contrast, seniors make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. Common ancestries include Australian, Irish, and English.

English is the only language used at home by 95.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the residents identify as Christian, while 43.9% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a low rate of Year 12 completion at 29.8%, which is far below the national average of 58.8%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759. Only 13.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, also well below the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and 4.5% having a mental health condition, which is well below the national average of 8.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 28.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A large number of residents also do significant unpaid housework, far exceeding the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Werneth is a separate detached house, and 39.1% are owned outright. While rent is far below the national average, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 38.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.

The community is very stable, with only 23.3% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 73.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average, full-time employment is well below the national figure.

Werneth is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.