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Gisborne
97 km²
High household incomes and large family homes define Gisborne. This community is wealthier than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,648. It is a place for growing families, as it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than the national average. These factors combine to create a residential area where large, detached houses are the norm and many parents spend significant time on unpaid childcare.
Gisborne's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Gisborne has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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Children under 15 make up 23.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 39, the area has fewer seniors than most similar places.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 13.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language spoken at home for 91.2% of residents. Only 5.3% use another language, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.8%.
The community is well qualified, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in a school advantage score that is much higher than most similar areas.
Earnings are significantly higher here than in most areas, with 33.7% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $966 is also above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions affect 27.4% of people, which is about the same as across Victoria and Australia. About 8.1% of residents have a mental health condition.
Unpaid work is common here, as 34.9% of people care for children—well above the national average of 26.3%. Volunteering is also higher than the state average at 17.4%.
First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20. They also achieve higher education outcomes, with 62.0% completing Year 12.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 66.7% of all households.
Large homes dominate the landscape, as 91.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,167, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most people rely on cars, with 53.2% driving to work and 46.4% of homes owning two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.8% of people use them to commute.
The area is relatively stable, though 37.0% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 4.1%.
Working life is active here, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Common industries include construction, health, and education.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. While most people live within a short walk of public transport, very few can reach groceries or health services on foot.