Willatook

The area is exceptionally young, with children making up 30.2% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 7.5%. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 66% claim Australian ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

A high number of residents report having no religion at 62.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 37.5% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $2,050 a week, though no one in the area earns $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 11.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.5% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which helps explain why 52.8% of families are couples with children.

Every home here is a separate house, and 80% have three or more bedrooms. While 45% are owned outright, 35% of households rent at a typical weekly cost of $225, which is far below the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 75% of homes having two or more vehicles. This is consistent with the fact that 32.3% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.5%, with over half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.