Wickliffe

The typical resident here is 53, making the area far older than the rest of Victoria. This is seen in the high proportion of seniors, as 36.6% of people are aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than in similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 95.1% of the community. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Religion remains more common here than in most similar areas, with 53.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national average. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Incomes are generally much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,166. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.5% of the population, which is about the same as across Australia. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national average at 4.1%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 39.6% of people volunteering—among the highest rates for its level. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a high rate of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. Many residents live alone, accounting for 31.0% of households, which is well above the national average.

Every single home in Wickliffe is a separate house. Ownership is strong, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure, while renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. While 32.8% of people work from home—well above the national average—no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 65.5% of the workforce, reflecting the rural setting. This is mirrored in the occupations, as 53.4% of working residents are managers.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.