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Dromana
30 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Dromana, where the typical resident is 50 years old. This coastal community is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. This age profile helps explain why there are fewer children here and more people living alone. It is a place where many residents own their homes outright and live in large, detached houses.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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Dromana is an older community, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors at 29.1%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national levels. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 83.4% of people speak only English, 9.2% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the Victoria average of 27.6%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.5%.
About 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average of 29.2%. Roughly 48.2% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the usual family income sitting at $1,694 per week. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and arthritis is the most reported condition.
Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.9% of people doing so. Around 23.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are 63 First Nations people in Dromana. The typical age of this group is 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, and 50% have completed Year 12.
Homes here are smaller on average, with 2.2 people per dwelling. There is a high number of people living alone at 30.9%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 82.3% of homes. A large number of residents own their homes outright (43.7%), far above the state average of 32.2%.
Most people rely on cars, with 57.6% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. This reflects the setting, as the typical drive time to the city is 53 minutes.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, making up only 4% of the population.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.3%) compared to the state average of 62.4%. The most common industries for those employed are construction, health care, and retail.
While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.