Wurruk

The area is noticeably older than the national average, though the typical age fell by six years since 2011. Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while those aged 65 and over have fallen to 14.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 82.5% born here, far exceeding the national average. Those born overseas make up 10.6% of the community, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 89.3% of residents. However, 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, although this remains far below the Victorian average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 43.5% of residents now completing Year 12 and 14.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures remain far below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,455 a week. Since 2011, there has been a sharp increase in high earners, with 19.8% of households now earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health struggles are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people reporting a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid work is a major part of local life, as 28.5% of people care for children and 26.8% do significant housework. Additionally, 8.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, among the highest rates for its level.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. People living alone have become much less common, falling from 39.1% in 2011 to 20.9% in 2021.

Almost every home here is a separate house, accounting for 98.9% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 81.3% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

The community is heavily dependent on cars, with 64.5% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 3.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About a third of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 4.6% since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work than in 2011, now at 59.4%. However, full-time employment at 54.3% is well below the national average, and the unemployment rate sits at 5.6%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.