Whroo

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 56 and 24.4% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also unusual for having no children under 15, while people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 33.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 51.1%, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

While 11.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%. Every resident speaks English well, with no one reporting little or no English skills.

Nearly half the community (44.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation, accounting for 48.9% of residents.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $612. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 82.1% of individuals earn under $650 weekly.

Health needs are high here; 13.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also more common than usual, particularly asthma and arthritis.

A high number of residents perform unpaid housework, with 38.5% doing 15 or more hours a week. The area also has a notable military connection, with 9.3% of people having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 76 and a typical personal income of $350, which is far below the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are dominated by small households, and people living alone make up 39.1% of the population. Couples without children are the most common family type at 41.7%.

Home ownership is very high, with 73.9% of homes owned outright. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, though they are typically smaller than average, with 39.1% having only two bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community, and the drive to the city takes about 135 minutes.

Movement is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for similar areas at 41.0%, far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.