Keyneton

The area is noticeably older than the state average, with 19.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home by 95.3% of residents. Far fewer people use another language at home compared to the rest of the state or nation.

About 45.8% of people identify as Christian, while 39.6% report no religion. This latter figure is about the same as the national average.

Qualifications vary, with 53.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,398, which is about the same as the state average. However, those earning $2,000 or more a week are much less common here than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 22.1% having a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is very high, with 30.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Half of all households are couples with children, and only 18.5% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Keyneton is a separate house, and 87.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.8%, while 43.5% of homes are owned outright.

The community is highly car-dependent, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle and 60.6% of workers commuting by car. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, as only 25.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 30.3% of workers. More adults are working or looking for work (69.0%) compared to the state average.

The overall crime rate is lower than most areas, though the rate of motor vehicle theft is among the highest at this level.

Keyneton is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.