Bollon

The community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a local typical age of 47. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 1.7% born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 64.9% of residents identify as Christian and only 20.7% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36.9% of residents completing Year 12. A quarter of those with qualifications studied agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household incomes are $987, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal weekly incomes are $818, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 21.8% having a long-term health condition and 2.9% living with a mental health condition, both well below national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than in most areas.

The First Nations community is young, with a typical age of 25. While household incomes are far below the national average, typical personal incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figure.

A large number of people live alone (35.1%), which is well above the national figure. Most families consist of couples with or without children, while one-parent families are very rare.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average.

The area is car-dependent with no public transport, and many homes have multiple vehicles. Interestingly, 22.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Over half of the workforce (53.3%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far more common here than in the state or nation, at 75%.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, many residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools.