# Harrietville

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Alpine › 3741, VIC

Area: 117 km²

More people live in Harrietville than in about 67% of similar areas, creating a small but distinct community in the Alpine region. It is a place where adults are noticeably older than the national figure and a high proportion of couples live together. The area is marked by a strong independent streak, with a very high number of residents claiming no religion and a significant percentage who volunteer. This combination of a mature population and active civic participation gives the town a settled, community-focused character.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 45, making the population noticeably older than the state and national figures. While the number of children is around the national average, there is a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 488 | +21.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.8% | -44.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.4% | +26.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.6% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 27.4% | +73.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 37.1%, Young adults (25–44) 26.2%, Children (0–14) 17.6%, Seniors (65+) 15.4%, Youth (15–24) 5.5%

**Marital status** — Married 44.6%, Never married 43.1%, Divorced 8.2%, Widowed 4.0%, Separated 1.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 69.7% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure, with English, Irish and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 12.9% | -10.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 69.7%, England 4.1%, New Zealand 0.8%, South Africa 0.6%

**Ancestry** — English 38.5%, Australian 31.4%, Irish 13.5%, Scottish 11.1%, Dutch 4.9%, Italian 3.5%, German 2.7%, Chinese 1.6%, Filipino 0.8%

## Language

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of residents. Consequently, the number of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, and almost no one speaks little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.1% | -8.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 79.5%, Italian 0.8%

## Religion

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 56.1%. This figure is far above the national and state averages, making it a much more secular area than most similar places.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 56.1% | +75.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 56.1%, Christianity 24.4%, Not stated 17.6%, Judaism 0.8%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas. While Year 12 completion is lower than the state average, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.7% | +19.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | +41.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 11.63 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 29 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,097 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 52.7%, Year 10 14.2%, Year 11 13.4%, Year 9 or below 3.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.0%, Bachelor degree 20.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.2%, Postgraduate degree 7.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 12.6%, Management & commerce 12.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 9.7%, Education 9.4%, Health 7.4%, Society & culture 6.8%, Agriculture & environment 5.8%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Natural & physical sciences 1.9%, Creative arts 1.3%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $902, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. However, typical family and household incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $902 | +68.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,625 | +79.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,897 | +68.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 35.0%, $650–$1,499 31.2%, $3,000–$3,999 11.5%, Under $650 8.9%, $4,000 or more 5.1%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 39.4%, Under $650 25.7%, $1,500–$2,999 14.2%, $3,000 or more 3.5%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.3% | -9.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 9.0%, Mental health 8.0%, Arthritis 6.6%, Other condition 4.9%, Cancer 3.3%, Heart disease 3.1%, Diabetes 2.5%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.7%, One condition 18.4%, Two conditions 5.1%, Three or more 1.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.4% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 26.4% | -22.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.7% | +13.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.2% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.9% | -6.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of four people. This group is far older than the national average and reports personal and household incomes far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 62 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $374 | — |
| First Nations household income | $350 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per household. Couples with children make up 48.2% of families, while 23.6% of residents live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.2% | +86.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.6% | -21.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.2%, Couples without children 38.7%, One-parent families 10.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 46.5%, 1 person 23.6%, 4 people 13.4%, 3 people 11.5%, 5 people 3.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses are very common, appearing in 91.7% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Renting is less common than in other areas, and 40.1% of homes are owned outright.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $290 | +70.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 23.6% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 40.1% | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 91.7% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 68.2% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 40.1%, Owned with a mortgage 34.4%, Rented 23.6%, Other tenure 4.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 91.7%, Flat or apartment 5.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 3.2%, Other dwelling 1.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 43.3%, 2 bedrooms 24.2%, 4 bedrooms 21.7%, 1 bedroom 8.3%, 5 or more 3.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 40.5%, Under $200 32.4%, $350–$549 13.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 46.3%, $1,800–$2,999 29.6%, Under $1,000 7.4%, $3,000 or more 5.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, as 46.2% drive to work and very few use public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the walk to the nearest transport stop is longer than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.6% | — |
| People working from home | 19.3% | +71.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.05 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 24.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 28 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 46.2%, Worked at home 19.3%, Walked 12.2%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Bicycle 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.6%, 1 vehicle 23.7%, 3 vehicles 17.9%, 4 or more 13.5%, No vehicle 2.6%

## Migration & Movement

About 35.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.1% | +12.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Many residents work in accommodation and food services, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure. However, full-time employment is well below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -26.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.6% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.5% | -14.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 20.2%, Education & training 11.3%, Construction 10.1%, Public administration & safety 7.1%, Arts & recreation 6.3%, Rental & real estate 5.9%, Health care & social assistance 5.9%, Other services 5.0%, Retail trade 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Manufacturing 3.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.9%, Finance & insurance 2.9%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Mining 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Wholesale trade 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.2%, Technicians & trades 19.7%, Professionals 18.9%, Labourers 13.0%, Community & personal service 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Sales workers 5.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.4%

## Walkability

The area is only somewhat walkable, partly due to the steep terrain. While there are many parks and cafes within reach, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 60.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 61.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 46.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 58.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 75.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.3% | — |

## Schools serving Harrietville

1 school, 29 students, average ICSEA 1,097.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Harrietville Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 29 |

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