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Drumanure
22 km²
Tucked away in the Moira region of Victoria, Drumanure is a tiny, sparsely populated rural area with only 41 residents. It is a place where life moves slowly, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years. The community is notably older than most, with many seniors and a high number of people providing unpaid care for others. It is a quiet, car-dependent settlement where most residents were born in Australia and speak only English.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. However, seniors make up 26.8% of the population, a figure far above the state and national averages.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the diversity seen across Victoria and Australia.
About 46.3% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.7%, which is well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 25% completing Year 12.
Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375 and no one earning $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 39% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than the state average.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 28.1% providing unpaid care and 21.9% volunteering, both rates being well above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 76.5% of the group.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is well below the state average, while typical weekly rent is $320.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents must walk 75 minutes to find the nearest stop.
The population is very stable, with only 8.1% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the state average of 40%.
The area has a strong connection to work, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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