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Drummond

34 km²

A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships in Drummond, which stands out compared to similar areas. This community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical resident aged 48. It is a well-qualified area where 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many people work from home. Most residents live in detached houses and enjoy a high level of home ownership.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Victorian average. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, and 22% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure far above the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish in ancestry. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the population. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state average of 27.6%.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 64.3%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 33.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, though there are no schools within 3km.

Typical family incomes are $2,229 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. A higher-than-average 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% reporting a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 13.6%, well above the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.9% volunteering and 17.4% providing unpaid care. This is well above the national figures. A higher-than-usual 4.3% of people have served in the Defence Force.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household incomes are far above the state and national figures, though the typical age is far younger at 12 years.

Families with children make up 61.9% of households, and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per home. Only 16.7% of people live alone, which is much lower than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 52% of homes owned outright, far above the state average, and only 2.9% of households renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 28.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 29.9% of people moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national trend.

Working or looking for work is common for 59.7% of adults. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 40%, and the unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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

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