Whitelaw

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This gap is balanced by a very high proportion of children under 15, who make up 33.3% of the population.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 23.3% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still well below the Victoria average of 30.0%.

English is the only language spoken at home. This is far below the state and national figures, where roughly a quarter of people use another language.

About 63.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.0% have no religion, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

Qualifications are focused on the land, with 45.0% of degrees in agriculture and environment. However, 12.0% of adults having a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Earnings are quite low, with a typical personal weekly income of $449, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

A high 23.3% of residents need help with daily activities, far above the national average of 5.8%. Conversely, those with a long-term health condition are well below the national figure.

Local participation is high, with 20.0% of people volunteering and 32.0% doing significant unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical personal income for this group is $350, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.6% of households, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly home-loan payments are around $1,700, which is a little below the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Residents face a 67-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

A higher than average 64.0% of adults are either working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.