Robinvale

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 9.6%, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2011. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the community, the typical resident is just 36, making the area much younger than most similar places.

People born overseas make up 44.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. This has increased by 37 percentage points since 2011, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. This trend is reflected in the fact that 21.4% speak little or no English, which is far above the 3.4% national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 19.9% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Buddhism is also notable, accounting for 14.7% of the population.

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,196, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than in most other areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most, with only 18.7% having one, compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 4.0%.

Community participation is lower than average, with only 9.6% of people volunteering. Those providing unpaid care or performing housework are also well below state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 54.3% of households are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 50.5% of households renting, compared to 30.6% nationally. While most homes are separate houses, typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Public transport use for commuting is a little above the national average at 5.6%. Around 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 33.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 14.5%. This has risen by 25 percentage points since 2011.

The town is heavily tied to the land, with 36.5% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is 8.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with 88.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can easily access health services, parks and schools on foot.