Kiewa

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, the area has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.3%, well above the national average, while the population has shrunk by 35% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, accounting for 50.3% of the population. This is far above the national figure and represents a 10 point increase since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is much higher than similar areas, it remains well below the state average.

Incomes have risen sharply since 2011, with the typical weekly household income now $2,083, a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 26.5% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

The community is generally healthy, with only 3.9% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.

Residents are active in their community, with 19.2% volunteering and 16.4% providing unpaid care, both well above national figures. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 5.6%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high rate of couples with children at 62.2%. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 77.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 4.9% of households, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is among the lowest for its level. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.8% of the population.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and a workforce that is more active than the national average. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.