Natimuk

The area is far older than the national figure, with 29.5% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has shifted significantly since 2011, as the typical resident is now 17 years older and the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 16 points.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 44.4% and 39.4% of the population respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure and has remained steady since 2011.

A majority of residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has increased by 17 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 35.4%.

The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher for 26.9% of adults. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when only 7% of adults held such a degree.

Typical weekly household income is $1,222, which is well below the national figure. However, typical personal incomes are about the same as the national average, and the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rose to 6.3% since 2011.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 12.6% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly arthritis and heart disease.

Volunteering is very common, with 36.4% of residents pitching in—far above the national figure. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a much lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to other areas.

Many people live alone, accounting for 39.2% of households, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 54.1% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. This helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national figures.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one in the community commutes by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 16.5% since 2011.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than in other areas. Despite this stability, 15.9% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

People working or looking for work make up 58.6% of the population, though full-time employment is much lower than the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. This is far above the state average for amenity access.