Whorouly East

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 3.3% of the population, which is among the lowest for its level.

Most residents were born in Australia, and about 86% of the population was born here, which is far below the Victorian average. Those born overseas make up 9.8% of the community.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.6% of people at home. Very few people use another language (3.3%), and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 69.6% of residents. Those with no religion make up 32.6%, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. Common qualifications are in engineering, agriculture, and education.

Typical personal weekly income is $830, which is slightly above the national figure. While 23.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,550 is a little below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 34.8% of people. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, though mental health conditions are much less common than the national average.

This is a highly active community where 22.2% of people volunteer and nearly 20% provide unpaid care. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in the rest of Victoria.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with over half being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Whorouly East is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents their home.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Only 7.8% of people work from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.8% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is slightly below the state and national trends.

Many residents work in construction (21.6%) or agriculture, forestry and fishing (19.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a little higher than the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.