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Grassdale

145 km²

A strikingly young population defines Grassdale, where the typical resident is just 31. This small community is far more youthful than the national figure, with children under 15 making up over 24% of the people here. High levels of education and strong personal incomes suggest a professional workforce, with many residents working from home. It is a stable, family-oriented area in Victoria where a high proportion of people are raising children and volunteering.

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Grassdale is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 being much more common than in most areas. People in de facto relationships are also well above the national figure, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national figures. English, Scottish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national and state figures.

People with no religion make up 42.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 29.6%.

Education levels are high, with 67.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 29.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are particularly common.

Typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level, sitting far above the national figure. About 27% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national rate of 12.5%.

The community is in very good health; the rate of long-term health conditions is among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high, with 35.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Caring for children unpaid is also very common, occurring in 37.8% of households.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples with children make up 62.5% of families, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure. Typical home sizes are about the same as the state average.

Homes here have very few people per bedroom compared to most areas. Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 40.0%, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely car-dependent.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

People working or looking for work are among the highest at this level. While full-time employment is far below the state average, there is no unemployment, and two-thirds of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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