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Bannockburn
83 km²
Large family homes and a young population define daily life in Bannockburn. This community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged just 35. It is a place where children are common and household sizes are large, creating a distinct family-focused atmosphere. Many residents are relatively new to the area, with nearly 40% moving in within the last five years.
Bannockburn has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is much younger than most, with 25.1% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. Seniors make up only 14.5% of the population, which is slightly lower than the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.7%) compared to the Victorian average of 30.0%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.0% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.
A high number of residents report having no religion, at 48.4%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.3%.
While the average school advantage score is higher than most areas, those with a bachelor degree or higher (15.1%) and Year 12 completions (49.1%) are far below the state and national averages.
Typical household income is $2,055 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Weekly personal income is also higher than most areas, sitting at $845.
About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care is very common, with 37.3% of people caring for children, far above the national average of 26.3%. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most areas.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 16. This group sees very strong outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical household income far above the state average.
This is a family-heavy area where couples with children make up 68.9% of homes. Consequently, there are 3.0 people per home on average, which is much higher than the national figure of 2.5.
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95.9%) and large homes, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 0.4% use public transport. It is a long commute to the city, taking about 103 minutes on average.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are less common than in most other parts of the state.
More adults are working or looking for work here (68.1%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from public transport, with a typical walk to the nearest stop taking 54 minutes.