Curdievale

Curdievale has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.6%, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 44, and the community has a First Nations population of 5.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up just 7.2% of the population, far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.0% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.7% of the population, far below the state average. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly household income is $2,274, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much higher than most similar areas, though no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 24.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. However, 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure slightly higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are 16.5%, which is well above the Victorian average. Conversely, the number of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for First Nations people here is 35, far older than the national average of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 68.9% being couples with children and a very low 7.5% of people living alone. This results in larger households, with 2.9 people per home.

Every home in Curdievale is a separate house, and 90.0% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, and there are no renters in the area.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 80.0% owning two or more.

The community is quite stable, with only 24.8% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 70.8% of people working full-time. Nearly half of the workforce (45.8%) is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.