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Invermay
22 km²
A typical household income of $2,345 per week makes Invermay a much wealthier area than most similar places. This community in the Ballarat region is mostly made up of established families and seniors, with a noticeably older typical age of 45. The area is characterized by large, detached homes and a highly qualified workforce, which helps explain the high level of wealth. It is a quiet, residential pocket where family life is central and car dependence is high.
Invermay's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 14 schools serve Invermay.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.0%, which is well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 95.3% of people using it at home. Only 2.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.
About 53.6% of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.3% report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.
The community is well-qualified, with 29.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and consistent with the high typical incomes in the area.
Wealth is a striking feature here, with 35.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than most areas at $920.
Residents are generally healthy, as the 3.0% who need help with daily activities is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.
There is a high level of unpaid activity, with 35.2% of people caring for children and 29.4% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also more common than usual, with 21.8% of people helping out.
The First Nations population is very small, with 0 residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Homes here are larger than typical, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.3% of families.
Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 53.3% of these are owned outright, far above the state and national averages.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is nearly non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.
The population is quite stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national figures. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work at 66.5%, and unemployment is very low at 0.6%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health, construction, and education.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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