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Corangamite
4,407 km²
A typical resident of Corangamite is 48 years old, making this community far older than most other areas in the state. It is a predominantly rural and residential region where separate houses are the norm and nearly half of all homes are owned outright. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a stable place where many people volunteer and work in agriculture. It is a quiet part of Victoria with a strong connection to the land and a low rate of unemployment.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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This is an older community where 24.7% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. The population has aged further since 2011, and the number of children under 15 has fallen by 4.1 percentage points.
People born overseas make up only 7.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.
Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.6% report having no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Year 12 completion is much lower than the national figure at 38.9%. Qualifications are often practical, with a high number of people holding Certificate III or IV certificates.
Typical weekly household income is $1,263, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, this has risen by $354 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of people. This is reflected in the 6.9% of residents who need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. More people also provide unpaid care and do significant housework compared to most areas.
There are 200 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $492, which is a little below the national figure, though the unemployment rate is much lower than most other areas.
Living arrangements are often small, with 30.4% of people living alone. This is well above the national average of 25.6%.
Separate houses make up 95.4% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 46.0% of homes owned outright, while renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with a long drive time to the city, which averages 118 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, with only 29.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 28.7% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 2.6%, which is much lower than most areas.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage compared to others, though population growth has been among the lowest in the state since 2021.
The region is cooler than most of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 19.0 degrees and rainfall well above the Victorian average.
The overall crime rate is much lower than in most areas, particularly for theft and motor vehicle theft. However, the rate of sexual offences is higher than most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.