Martyville

The area has a notable First Nations presence at 6.9%, which is well above the national figure. It is a place of extremes in age, with 31% of residents being children and 28.4% being seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 44%. Only 11.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

While 11.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national figure. Every resident speaks at least some English.

Faith is more common here than in most other areas, with 54.3% of people identifying as Christian. Only 26.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.7% of people completing Year 12. Only 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are quite low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,275, well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, at 8.6%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 27.8% of people providing this care, a little above the national figure. However, only 5.6% of residents volunteer, among the lowest levels for similar areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 18. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (64.8%) or couples without children (31.9%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 51.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $260 per week.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 14.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Unemployment is high at 10%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in health and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.