Federal Electorate · Area profile
Corangamite
1,507 km²
Growth and change have marked Corangamite, where the population rose by over 11,000 people between 2011 and 2021. It is a community with an aging profile, as the number of seniors has climbed to 21%. The area is overwhelmingly residential and suburban in feel, with a very high proportion of large, detached family homes. This blend of growing families and an increasing number of older residents defines the character of the region.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
42 schools within reach make Corangamite convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the national figure. Seniors make up 21% of the population, which is well above the Australian average, while children under 15 account for 19%.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 14.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 7% of people use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure of 22.3%.
A significant number of residents report no religion, at 47.9%. This is well above the national average and represents a rise of 20 percentage points since 2011.
About 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national average. Year 12 completion rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 58.2%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,804, which is about the same as the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 15 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents, which is a little above the national average.
Participation in unpaid work is high, with 29.8% of people caring for children and 13.5% providing other unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.
Families with children are common, making up 58.1% of households. People living alone make up 22.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 92.4%, and 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 36.7% of homes owned outright.
Car use is essential here, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 44.8% have two.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 46.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Unemployment is very low at 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for local workers.
Walkability is generally low, with only 48% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. While most people live near a park, far fewer have easy walking access to groceries or health services.