Willaura

The area has a much older profile than most, with the typical resident being 53, which is 15 years older than the state and national figures. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors make up 31.0% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 14.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 44.0% and 41.9% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas is 10.5%, which is far below the figures for Victoria (30.0%) and Australia (27.7%).

English is the dominant language, with 87.5% of residents using it only. Consequently, the 1.4% of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.0%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.9% of the population.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $976 a week. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 12.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, as 25.5% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the state average at 15.8%.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far older (52 years) and earns a much higher personal income ($1,024) than the state and national figures.

Living arrangements differ from the norm, with 36.2% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses (98.9%) and very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $155. Home ownership is strong, with 53.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The community is highly dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 36.1% owning two and 13.9% owning three.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals account for 13.0% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 48.1% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure at 49.2%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.5. While many residents can walk to health services, they are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of a park compared to the state average.