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Ellaswood

15 km²

Far from any urban hub, Ellaswood is a rural settlement in East Gippsland where every single home is a separate house. It is a remarkably young community, with children under 15 making up 29.1% of the population—a figure far above the national average. This family-heavy character is reflected in the large households and a high number of people providing unpaid childcare. Residents generally enjoy higher than typical incomes in a setting that is entirely car-dependent.

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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a very small senior population of 10.7%. De facto relationships are well above the state and national figures at 15.8%.

The population is predominantly Australian born, with only 7.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents—62.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.6% of the community. While this is higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the national average.

Typical family and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,250 per week. People earning $2,000 or more a week are also more common here than in the state or nation.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, as 37.3% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above the state average, consistent with the high number of families with children.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $1,749, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Couples with children make up 70.1% of families, while people living alone are far fewer than the national average.

Every home here is a separate house, and 81.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.7%, far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.5% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, though 38.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

The local workforce is very active, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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