Winnindoo

The community is skewed toward the young and the elderly, with children under 15 making up 22% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Interestingly, seniors aged 65 and over are also well represented at 22%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas represent 12.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language here, though 4.7% of people use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 39.4% of people report having no religion, which is almost exactly the same as the Victorian and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold certificates, and common fields of study include engineering and agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,924, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $831.

Residents are in good health, with only 18.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported a mental health condition.

Many people spend significant time on home duties, as 26.3% do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, well above the national figure of 20.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger here, with 3.1 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94.1% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While rent is much lower than usual at $180 a week, mortgage payments are a little higher than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; every home has a vehicle, and most have three or more. There is no public transport available, and the drive to the city takes about two hours.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as across Australia.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 57.8% of the workforce. The area has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.