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Fyans Creek
34 km²
Older adults and young children both feature strongly in Fyans Creek, a sparsely populated area of just 47 people. The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure, yet over a quarter of the population are children under 15. This mix of ages is reflected in the homes, where many are couples with children. It is a predominantly English-speaking community with a very high proportion of people who identify as having no religion.
Fyans Creek's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is far older than the state average, though it has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state proportions for language diversity. No residents speak little or no English.
A large majority of residents, 61.7%, have no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 27.7%.
About half of adults completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure. However, 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas.
Typical family income is $2,250 a week, about the same as the national figure. However, typical household and personal incomes are well below those seen across Victoria and Australia.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.4% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 21.3%.
Unpaid care for children and housework is very high compared to the state average. Additionally, 20% of people volunteer, and 8.8% have served in the Defence Force, both well above national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. Couples without children are the most common family type at 41.7%.
The typical weekly rent of $175 is far below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are $1,603, which is a little below the state average.
Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. One person in six works from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 46.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment. Common industries include construction, health care, and mining.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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