Winchelsea

The population is older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 41 and a senior population well above the state and national figures. There is also a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 8.7% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots mostly identify as Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, although the area has a slightly higher proportion of people who speak little or no English than similar areas.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 48.2%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,442, which is a little below the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more per week make up 6.9% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local participation is strong, with a higher rate of volunteers and people providing unpaid care than in most similar areas. About 24.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the state figure.

The First Nations community is smaller than in about 76% of similar areas. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national figure.

Family life is varied, with a higher number of people living alone and a higher rate of one-parent families compared to most similar areas. About 53.6% of households consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.9% of dwellings. These homes are often large, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical weekly rent of $295 is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential for most, as 62.8% of people drive to work and only 1.3% use public transport. While there are more transport stops here than in many similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop can take 43 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at only 4.2%, which is far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, but the unemployment rate is low at 2.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and agriculture.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.0, which is well below the Victorian average. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to a school or public transport, though 75.2% are within a 15-minute walk of a park.