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Corunnun
17 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines the small community of Corunnun, where every single home is a separate house. It is a notably older area, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. The population is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, creating a traditional rural character. Despite the small population, there is a strong leaning toward home ownership and high weekly family incomes, which helps explain the stability of the neighbourhood.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 26.1% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages, while de facto relationships are also much more common here.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and a population largely tracing its roots to Australian, English, and Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
About 40.3% of residents report no religion, a figure slightly above the national average, while 56.3% identify as Christian.
Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.9% completing Year 12, both of which are far below state levels.
Household wealth is high, with 40.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income is about $2,125 per week, which is consistent with the state average.
While no one reports needing help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents.
Local residents are very active in their community, with 29.2% volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most areas.
First Nations people in Corunnun have a typical personal income of $1,199 and a typical age of 38, both of which are far above the Victorian averages.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 66% of houses owned outright, far above the state average. Every home in the area is a separate house, though typical rents are much lower than the national figure.
Life here is highly dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. The drive time to the city is very long at 115 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 15.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for local workers.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.
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