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Drouin
52 km²
Among similar areas, Drouin stands out as one of the largest populations in its region. It is a community of contrasts, with a high number of children and a significant population of seniors, 21.5% of whom are over 65. This mix creates a family-oriented feel, underscored by a high proportion of separate houses. While most residents are Australian-born, nearly half the population identifies as having no religion, which is far above the national figure.
Drouin has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is more diverse in age than most, with children under 15 making up 20.4% of the population, while seniors over 65 are well above the state figure at 21.5%. The typical resident is 39 years old.
Most of the community was born in Australia, with only 13.1% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. While the 4.9% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
A striking 49.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.4%.
Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 43.7% of people completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,432, which is a little below the national figure. Only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most similar areas.
Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 12.7% living with a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 29.7% of people caring for children. This is consistent with the higher-than-average number of children in the community.
There are 279 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $670, which is a little above the national figure, though Year 12 completion is well below the national average.
Families with children make up 54.9% of households. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most similar areas at 14.9%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.8% of homes. These are typically large, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.
Car use is essential, as 64.8% of people drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport. While there are many transport stops, the number of people working from home is well below the national figure.
The community has seen significant movement, with 48.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.
The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 57.7% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4, which is well below the state average. Only 41.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.