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Strathbogie
3,303 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Strathbogie, where the typical resident is 53. This rural community is characterised by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. While the population grew by 21% since 2011, it remains a predominantly Australian-born area with very few residents speaking a language other than English. The community is largely car-dependent, reflecting its spacious layout and a quiet, residential character.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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Seniors make up 31.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a typical age of 53, which is 15 years older than the state and national figures. Meanwhile, children under 15 represent only 14.2% of the community.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.4% of residents born here. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and only 9.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. Only 3.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below both the Victorian and Australian averages.
Religion is less central than in the past, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 15 points since 2011 to reach 40.7%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.2%.
More adults here hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15.1%) compared to similar areas, though this is still far below the state average. Year 12 completion rose 8.9 points since 2011 to reach 41.1%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,188 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 8.7 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of people. Consequently, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.
Volunteering is higher than most areas at 22.3%, though this fell since 2011. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.3% of people providing such support, a figure above the national average.
First Nations people make up 1.8% of the population, and their typical age is 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Only 1.9% of this group speaks a First Nations language.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (32.9%), which is well above the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.7% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.1% of people commuting by public transport. Working from home is more common here than in similar areas, at 18.2%.
Migration is relatively low; 33.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 8.6% since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 18.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than the national figure.
The area's overall advantage score is 954, placing it slightly above the national average. There are 1,532 businesses operating in the region.
The region receives an average annual rainfall of 683mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.
Strathbogie is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas. Theft is the most common offence, making up 28.7% of reports.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Only 41.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average.