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Greenhill
11 km²
Tucked away in the Macedon Ranges, Greenhill is a very small, rural community of just 60 people. It is a markedly older area, with a typical resident aged 49 and a quarter of the population being seniors. Most people here own their homes outright and live in detached houses, creating a quiet, established residential character. The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport options or shops within easy walking distance.
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Residents are far older than the state and national average, with 25% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15% of the community, which is lower than most similar areas.
The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 11.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the Victorian average. English remains the primary language for 80% of the population.
A large majority of residents, 66.7%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average.
Higher incomes are common here, with 26.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week, well above the national average. However, typical personal weekly income is $624, which is well below the state figure.
Health challenges are more common than usual, as 45% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Community spirit is high, with 24% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Unpaid care is also very common, with 24% of residents providing such support.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Notably, no one in the community lives alone, which is far below the national trend.
Housing is almost entirely detached houses, with 56.5% owned outright, far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via transit. Working from home is much more common here than nationally, at 28%.
About 33.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 54% of adults are working or looking for work, well below the state average. However, there is no unemployment in the community.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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