Barham - Koondrook (Barham Part)

The typical resident is 61, making this area far older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 42.4% of the population, a figure that rose 29 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 fell sharply to 11.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for about 43% of the community.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.4% of the population. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, and those who speak little or no English are well below the national figure at 0.4%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.3% have no religion. This last figure is well above the state average and has risen 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $838. This figure fell by $429 since 2011, and only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher than the national average at 21.8%. However, few people are caring for children unpaid, which is among the lowest levels for similar areas and reflects the lack of young families.

The community is often solitary, with 42.9% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the number of people per home is very low at 1.9.

Home ownership is high, with 53.2% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 62.1% of workers driving. Public transport is not used for commuting, and 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most areas.

The area has seen some movement, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also rose to 7.6% since 2011.

Only 42% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. Common industries include retail, accommodation and food, and agriculture.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.0 and a high number of amenities within a 15-minute walk. Over 80% of homes are within easy walking distance of groceries and health services.