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Burrowye
131 km²
A typical resident is 65 years old in Burrowye, making it one of the oldest communities in the region. This sparsely populated area is home to just 24 people, with no children under 15 living here. It is a place of stability and high individual wealth, where most residents were born in Australia and have lived in the area for more than five years. The community is strongly characterized by its retirees and a high rate of volunteer work.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 58.3% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the typical resident is 65, which is far older than the typical Victorian aged 38.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 95.8% of the population born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births.
English is the only language used at home, with 95.8% of residents speaking it exclusively. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
Most residents identify as Christian, at 70.8%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 25%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28% of residents completing Year 12. No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical person earning $1,124 a week. High earners are common here, as 36% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
While 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteering is very common, with 36% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 28% provide unpaid care, a rate far above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than most, with a typical household of 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $3,525, which is far above the Victorian average of $1,859.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.
About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%.
Burrowye is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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