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Horsham
24 km²
Most people in Horsham get around by car, but the town is designed for easy access with many homes within a short walk of parks and transport. It is a large regional centre with a notably older population, as over 22% of residents are seniors. This is well above the national figure and contributes to a community where many people live alone. The area is predominantly Australian-born, creating a stable, traditional atmosphere in the heart of the region.
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The typical resident is 40, and the area has a higher proportion of seniors than most similar places, at 22.6%. This is well above the state and national figures.
Horsham is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here. Only 7.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 42.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.8%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.6% completing Year 12.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,294. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
Health challenges are much more common here than in similar areas. This includes a higher rate of long-term health conditions (34.8%) and mental health conditions (11.0%) compared to the state.
Volunteerism is strong in Horsham, with 19.6% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level with 329 people. However, household incomes are well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 12.8% is higher than most areas.
Living arrangements here are distinctive, with 34.8% of people living alone and 17.2% of families being one-parent households, both of which are much higher than most areas.
Separate houses make up 88.6% of homes, far above the national figure. While 36.1% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents of $245 are well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 68.4% of people driving to work. This is consistent with a very low rate of people working from home (7.9%), which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals (19.1%) are well above the national average.
Most people work in health care, retail, or construction. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the state and national figures.
The town is somewhat walkable, and nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 53.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure.