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Holt
258 km²
A young and rapidly growing community, Holt has seen its population jump by 46% since 2011. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of children and a typical resident age of just 33, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This shift toward young families is reflected in the large household sizes and a surge in residents born overseas. It is a place where many people are starting families in spacious, detached homes.
Household incomes here are high, yet Holt's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Holt has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for just 9.1%, which is well below the typical Victorian rate.
Recent migration has shaped the area, with 42.1% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This trend is reflected in the ancestry data, where Indian heritage is common at 10.6%.
The influence of overseas arrivals is clear, as 42.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language at 6.0%.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 29.0% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 36.4%.
The workforce is becoming more qualified, as the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 20.2% since 2016. Year 12 completion also climbed significantly since 2011 to reach 59.4%.
Typical household weekly income is $1,888, which is a little above the national figure. While most families earn a moderate amount, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen to 18.4% since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Childcare is a major focus here, with 32.7% of people providing unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 8.1%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.5% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 90.3% of homes, far above the national figure. Most of these are large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms.
Car reliance is very high, with 63% of people driving to work and only 2.8% of homes without a motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the walk to the nearest stop takes typically 10 minutes.
The population is highly mobile, with 44.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment rates are strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than most similar areas at 61.6%.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6, though it lacks easy access to health services. Most residents can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes, but walkable amenities per person are far below the Victorian average.