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Eumemmerring
1 km²
A huge gap in cultural and linguistic diversity sets Eumemmerring apart from the rest of Victoria. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 35 and over half of the population was born overseas. It is a highly walkable area with a strong multicultural character and a high proportion of families with children. While it is very connected to services, it faces significant economic challenges compared to the national average.
Families are well catered for: 18 schools serve Eumemmerring.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age of 38. Families with children are common, with 19.3% of residents under 15, which is a little above the national figure.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 52.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the 27.7% seen across Australia. Indian and Chinese ancestries are among the most common alongside English and Australian roots.
Language diversity is very high, as 54.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average of 22.3%. This helps explain why 12.4% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.
Religious affiliation is distinct here, with 25.3% of people identifying as Muslim. Only 21.2% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 50.8% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical household earning $1,217 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.7%. Long-term health conditions are slightly lower than the state average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.
Community participation is low, as only 7.4% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also lower than most areas.
There are 15 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49, and a typical personal income of $550 that is lower than most areas.
One-parent families make up 19.2% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. About 29.8% of people live alone, a figure higher than most areas.
Renters make up 37.9% of the community, well above the national figure of 30.6%. Homes are typically smaller, with only 64% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national average.
Public transport access is a strength, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.
The area is quite dynamic, with 43.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.6% of the population.
Unemployment is a significant issue at 9.1%, well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work in construction and manufacturing, though only 51.5% of adults are working or looking for work.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, far exceeding the state average.
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