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Churchill
21 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Churchill are much lower than the national figure, with the usual home bringing in $1,109. This community is notably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher-than-average number of children. It is a place of large, detached houses where many residents face significant health challenges. These factors combine to create a residential area that is more affordable than the state average but sees higher levels of unemployment.
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The area is relatively young and has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most similar places, at 3.0%. Children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, which is slightly above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 12.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.
English is the primary language for 86.8% of the community. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents (52.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.4%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Typical weekly personal income is $577, which is much lower than the national figure of $805. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average of 22.7%.
Health challenges are common here; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.6% have a mental health condition. Both figures are far above the national average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.0% of people providing unpaid care—a rate higher than most areas. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans compared to the state average.
The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas, with 146 people. This group faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 22.0%, which is far above the national figure.
One-parent families are very common here, making up 23.4% of households, which is far above the state average. People living alone also account for a higher-than-usual 28.6% of the population.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.7%), with 93.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is quite affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $230, far below the national figure of $375.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.8% of people use public transport to commute. However, the area has a high number of bus stops relative to its population, with 29 stops across the community.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.
The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 8.2% and far fewer adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.
The area is somewhat walkable, and 83.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school. However, access to health services is poor, with only 50.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk.