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Hallam
8 km²
A far higher proportion of people were born overseas in Hallam compared to the rest of Australia, with over half the population arriving from abroad. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 36, and families are often larger than the national figure. While it is a diverse and growing hub with many children, it faces higher unemployment and lower typical incomes than most other areas in the state.
Hallam has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 31 schools serve Hallam.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and children under 15 making up 19.6% of the population, which is higher than most areas. It is also a community where fewer people live in de facto relationships compared to the state average.
Over half the population (53.2%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 56.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, the share of people who speak little or no English is well above the state average at 9.9%.
The community is much more religious than the state or national average, with those reporting no religion making up only 18.4% of the population. Christianity (37.4%) and Islam (25.8%) are the most common affiliations.
While 56.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still below the state average. About 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Earnings are generally lower here than across the state, with a typical family income of $1,623 per week. This is well below the Victorian typical of $2,136, and only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (8.3%) compared to the national average. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state figure at 25.7%.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for similar areas at 7.2%, well below the state figure of 13.3%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid housework or childcare compared to the national average.
The First Nations community is small, with 40 people. Those who completed Year 12 (32.1%) are far below the state average of 42.4%, and no one reported speaking a First Nations language.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household, which is much higher than the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 84.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. However, fewer people own their homes outright compared to most areas.
Public transport is a strong feature, with a very high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. While 62.8% drive to work, 14.7% work from home, which is well below the state average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 33.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a higher share of the population than in most areas.
Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 7.8%, and a lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. Common industries include construction, health care, and manufacturing.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, and 81.5% are near groceries. However, access to schools and health services is far below the state average.