Wurdiboluc

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 49 and 23.8% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 5.4%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.4%, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.2%.

Education levels are high, with 26.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, about the same as the national figure. However, only 50.8% have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $2,028 per week, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $655 a week.

About 29.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 14.3%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a higher than average 14.2% of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. Family life is common, with 57.8% of households being couples with children and only 11.3% of people living alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. A huge 54.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in other areas, at 57.5%. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or as professionals and managers.

Wurdiboluc is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.