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Hurstbridge
15 km²
More households here earn $3,000 or more a week than in most similar areas, making Hurstbridge a relatively affluent community. It is a family-oriented place where the typical resident is 41, and homes are generally larger and more spacious than the state average. This is reflected in the high number of couples with children and a workforce with strong professional and trade qualifications. Overall, it is a settled residential area with high home ownership and a strong connection to the local landscape.
Hurstbridge's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Hurstbridge has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is slightly older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 41. While children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is higher than most areas, there are fewer seniors than the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the dominant language, with 93.9% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state figures.
A large majority of the community reports no religion (60.2%), a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.1%.
The area is well-qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. High school completion is also much higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are notably high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,168, which is a little above the state and national figures. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much higher rate than most areas.
A little more than 10% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than the national average. However, fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most similar areas.
Unpaid work is common here; 33.4% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.
There are 27 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 45, which is far older than the national figure. Median personal income for this group is a little above the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (66.4%). Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 96.9% of homes. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and 86.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars, though 26.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average. While there are more public transport stops than in most similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than usual.
The community is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Similarly, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national figure.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Common industries include construction, health care, and education, with a strong presence of professionals and tradespeople.
The area is somewhat walkable, though the terrain is steeper than the state average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but far fewer are within easy walking distance of public transport or schools.