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Mount Alexander
1,530 km²
An older population defines Mount Alexander, where the typical resident is 51 years old. This Victorian community has grown by 15% since 2011, though it remains far older than the national average. It is a highly educated area with a strong trend toward secularism and a preference for detached housing. The region is largely a place of retirees and professionals, with a high proportion of people working from home.
Mount Alexander's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 28.4% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 12.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 43.8%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.
A vast majority of people here report no religion, at 58.8%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area where 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 52.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,252, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 9.5 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent at 11.2%.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.0% of people participating, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also high, with 14.8% of people providing support.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 267 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30.
Many people live alone—33.2% of households—which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is just 2.2.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, making up 96.2% of homes. A high 48.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is very car-dependent, with only 1.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 24.9% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 17 points since 2011.
Movement is steady, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most other areas at 3.8%.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 51.2%. Many residents work in health care or education.
The region is rated highly for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is supported by a very high score for education and job skills.
The local climate is slightly cooler than the state average and receives more rainfall, with an average of 638mm annually.
Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, particularly for assault and sexual offences. However, the crime rate has risen by 26.6% over five years.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, though 72.2% are within a short walk of a park.