Woorarra West

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 64 and 58.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 6.3%, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

Many residents were born overseas, with 29.2% born outside Australia, which is about the same as the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 79.2% of the population. While 14.6% use another language at home, this is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

A large majority of people report no religion at 60.4%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Over half of residents completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $924, far below the national figure of $1,746. The typical personal weekly income is $459, also far below the national average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 34.8%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care, with 26.1% doing so, which is far above the state figure.

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

Most households are couples, with 46.2% being couples without children and 35.9% being couples with children. There are no one-parent families.

Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure of $375. The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,517.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 128 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 6.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.