Federal Electorate · Area profile
McEwen
2,678 km²
A remarkably young population defines McEwen, where children under 15 make up 22.6% of the community. This is a family-oriented area with a typical resident aged 36, which is younger than the national figure. Large households are the norm here, and the area has seen steady growth since 2011. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with high home ownership and a strong focus on family life.
Families are well catered for: 60 schools serve McEwen.
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Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors is much lower than most areas, sitting at 13.3%.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 19% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. This is a significant drop from 2011, when the overseas-born population was 33.8%.
English is the main language for nearly 80% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen since 2011 and is now well below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 42.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a 13 point increase since 2011.
The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still below the state average. About 60% of residents completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure.
Typical household incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,094 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.
The community is relatively healthy, with only 4.6% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.5%, about the same as the state average.
Family duties are a major part of life here, with 33.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also much more common than in most areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.6% of homes being detached, far above the national average. Large homes are common, as 91.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Car use is essential, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.4% of people commuting this way, and a typical drive time to the city of 59 minutes.
The area is relatively stable, though 40.8% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with an unemployment rate of 4% which is lower than the national figure. Construction and health care are the main industries.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8, far below the state average of 6.4. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, though 80.4% are within a 15-minute walk of a park.