Warrnambool - North

The area is a little older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 40. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas is uncommon here, with only 8.8% of residents born abroad, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

About 42.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 11 points since 2016 and is now well above the national average.

Schooling is common, with 11 schools serving the area. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 17.9%, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,451, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are less common, with only 7.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of the population. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other similar areas, though the rate fell from 24.4% in 2016 to 17.0% in 2021. Unpaid care for children is also slightly above the state average.

There are 470 First Nations people living here, a larger number than in about 80% of similar areas. This community is younger than the national average and 7.9% speak a First Nations language.

One-parent families (16.3%) and people living alone (27.8%) are both more common here than in most other areas.

Separate houses are very dominant at 88.4%, far above the national figure. Home ownership is strong, with 36.9% of homes owned outright.

Cars are essential, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also much less common here than across Australia.

While the population is stable, recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 19.5%, which is well above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area has 1,396 businesses and an overall advantage score of 956, which is smaller than about 67% of other areas.

The area is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 18.5 degrees, and it receives more rainfall than most of Victoria.

While most homes are near a park, the area is less walkable than the state average. Only 24.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.