Whorouly South

Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why the area is younger than most, with only 6.3% of residents aged 65 or over.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the population. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is a little above the national figure. About 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a proportion that is well above the national average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 17.2% reporting a long-term health condition—far below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 35.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a very high rate of people providing unpaid care (40.7%).

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

The community is dominated by families, with 60.4% of households consisting of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. While 43.5% are owned outright, 30.4% of households are renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Consequently, 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high number of people are working or looking for work (85.2%), and unemployment is non-existent. The most common industries are agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.