Campaspe

Campaspe is much older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 46 and 24.8% of the population aged 65 or over. While the total population grew by 6.4% since 2011, the number of children under 15 has fallen by 2.9 percentage points.

The area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 7.6% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (43.6%) or English (42.0%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than the national figure.

About 41.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 36.2%, though this has risen since 2011.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,267. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than the state figure.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 34.2% having a long-term condition and 7.4% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell from 25.2% in 2011 to 17.0% in 2021. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than the national average.

The First Nations community is smaller than in about 55% of similar areas. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $530, which is a little below the national figure.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 29.5% of people in single-person households. Family sizes are typical for the region, averaging 2.4 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (90.1%), and 41.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $250.

The area is highly dependent on cars, with 64.8% of people driving to work and only 0.1% using public transport. Drive times to the city are among the highest at 142 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most Australian areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen slightly to 14.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.1%) compared to the state average. The most common industries are healthcare and social assistance, followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The population estimate stands at 38,046, though recent growth has been among the lowest at this level, falling 1.7% since 2021.

The area is drier than most, with an average annual rainfall of 477mm. Average maximum temperatures are slightly higher than the Victorian average.

Walkability is well below the state average, as only 50.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. Access to health services is particularly low, with only 38.7% of homes within a short walk.