Wilby

The community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38. While seniors make up 16.7% of the people, there is also a high proportion of children under 15 at 19.8%, which is higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. About 15.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Half of the population reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.5% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the 58.8% national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,397, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 47.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 18.8%, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 19.4% of people volunteering. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those who identify as First Nations are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 61.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, at 32.1%. This contributes to the typical household size of 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Every single home in Wilby is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 50.6% of homes owned outright, and no one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 37.5% of residents moved to the area in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries for the 63.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 51.6%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.