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Castlemaine
20 km²
A significant number of residents live in Castlemaine, which stands out as a much older community than most similar areas. The typical resident is 52, and nearly a third of the population are seniors. This older demographic helps explain the high number of people living alone and those who own their homes outright. It is a well-educated area with a strong volunteer spirit, where many people work from home or are retired from the workforce.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.
While 14.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most of the population has English, Australian, Irish or Scottish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 81.0% of the community. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A high number of residents report having no religion, at 57.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is well-qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally lower than in other areas. The typical household weekly income is $1,106, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 110 First Nations people in the area. While the unemployment rate for this group is very low at 0.0%, the typical personal income of $490 is a little below the national figure.
Many people live alone, accounting for 39.7% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a typical household size of just 2.0 people.
Home ownership is strong, with 48.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, which make up 92.4% of dwellings.
Working from home is very common at 28.3%, well above the national figure of 21.0%. The area also has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar places.
The area has seen a lower rate of movement recently, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.2%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance and education.
The area is very walkable, with 96.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach groceries on foot, which is well above the state average.