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Varroville
7 km²
Young families are the heart of Varroville, where 30.6% of the population are children under 15. This is a small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is just 36, making it noticeably younger than the national average. The community is defined by large, detached homes and a high proportion of couples with children. It is a place where people often work from home or in trades, enjoying a lifestyle far removed from the density of the city.
24 schools within reach make Varroville convenient for families.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population far above the national figure. Interestingly, 0.0% of residents are in de facto relationships, and the community is predominantly married.
While most residents were born in Australia, about 17.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 35.1%, followed by Australian and Irish.
Language diversity is high, with 29.1% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. After English, Arabic is the most common language spoken at 14.9%.
Religious affiliation is strong here, with very few people reporting no religion (11.2%), which is far below the national figure. Christianity (45.5%) and Islam (36.6%) are the most common faiths.
Educational attainment is high, with a bachelor's degree or higher held by 24.2% of adults. The area is well-served by schools, with 24 within 3km and a high rate of Year 12 completion.
Household incomes are very strong, with a typical weekly household income of $2,549, which is well above the state and national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is well below those averages at $617.
The population is in excellent health, with a long-term health condition reported by only 14.2% of people, far below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Family care is a priority here, with 33.7% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 20% of residents giving their time.
There are four First Nations people living in the area. Their typical personal income is $575, which is about the same as the national figure, while household income is much lower than most areas.
Homes are much larger than usual, with 3.9 people per household and a high number of families with six or more people. Couples with children make up 77.8% of all households.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and 40.9% owning four or more. However, 35.0% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.
About 35.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment rates are lower than the state average, with only 53.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in construction (20.0%) and transport and warehousing (17.5%).
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.
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