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Gobur

68 km²

An older population defines Gobur, where the typical resident is 58 and a third of the community are seniors. This small settlement of 102 people is largely comprised of older adults and retirees, with very few children compared to the state average. It is a quiet, residential area where most people own their homes outright and live in large, detached houses. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, reflecting a traditional rural character.

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The area is far older than most of Australia, with 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up only 5.9%, far below the Victorian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents, 53.9%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 32.6% finished Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.8% need help with daily activities, both figures being well above the state average.

Many residents are active at home, with 30.0% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, well above the national average. Also, 16.7% are volunteers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 57.1%, and homes are generally small, with only 2.2 people per house.

Every home in Gobur is a separate house, and 47.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is rare, at only 8.3%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Work-from-home rates are high at 26.7%.

Movement is relatively low, with 30.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries for the 54.4% of adults who are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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