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Howqua Inlet
6 km²
A sparse population of just 63 people defines Howqua Inlet, where a notably older community has settled. The typical resident is 54, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where most people own their homes outright and live in separate houses. With very few children and a high number of people living alone, it feels more like a retreat than a traditional family suburb.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 23.8% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 9.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
About 15.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents use another language or speak little to no English, which is far below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 41.3% of the community, a figure a little above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are among the lowest for this area type, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 25.5% completing Year 12, far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical weekly household income is $695, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, though mental health conditions are slightly more common at 9.5%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 18.2% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure of 11.9%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
People living alone make up 40% of the population, far above the national average of 25.6%. This contributes to a low typical household size of 1.8 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 100% of which are detached. A high 53.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
Most people rely on cars, with 81.8% driving to work and every home owning at least one vehicle.
About 31.1% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is far above the national average at 77.3%, and there is currently no unemployment in the area.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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