Nhill

The typical resident is 46, and 27.8% of the population are aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the community, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.

People born overseas now make up 18.2% of the population, a significant rise of 11 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though German heritage is also prominent at 12.4%.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with 16.6% of people using another language at home compared to just 1.8% in 2011. This shift is reflected in the 6.2% of residents who speak little or no English, which is a little above the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1% of the population, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The community has fewer people with higher qualifications than most areas; only 12.3% have a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 fell to 34.7% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,202, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Health needs are high here, with 8.9% of people needing help with daily activities, well above the national average. About 34.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis.

Nhill has a very high rate of volunteering at 26.1%, which is far above the national figure. However, fewer people are providing unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.

Single living is common, with 34.3% of people living alone, well above the state average. Typical homes are small, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $766, both far below state averages. A high 43.3% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars to get around, with 66% driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.6%.

Recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 15.5%, which is a little above the national average. About 36.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.

Full-time employment is high at 61.2%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The town is very walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. This includes nearly all homes being within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries.