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Bamawm Extension
62 km²
Very few people were born overseas in Bamawm Extension, making it far less multicultural than the rest of Victoria. It is a small, rural community of 282 residents where families are the norm and houses are typically large. The area is distinctly non-religious, with nearly half the population reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a quiet, car-dependent neighbourhood where most people live in detached houses and work in agriculture or construction.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 1.1% born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.
English is the primary language here, as only 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of residents (48.9%) report no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 29.2%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,525, which is a little below the Victorian figure. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions affect 25.2% of residents, which is a little below the national average of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is common here, with 28.2% of people caring for children, a figure slightly above the national average.
The First Nations population is small, but those who are present earn a typical personal income of $1,999, which is far above the national figure.
Family life is central to the area, with 61.1% of households consisting of couples with children and only 15.7% of people living alone, which is far below the state average.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 86.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 26.8% of the workforce, while the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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