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Irymple
65 km²
Set in the Mildura region of Victoria, Irymple is a spacious community where detached houses and large family homes dominate the landscape. It is a place for families, with a higher proportion of children and larger households than most similar areas. While it feels traditional with a strong Australian and English heritage, there is a growing international element with a high number of recent overseas arrivals. This mix of family-oriented living and new arrivals gives the area a stable yet evolving character.
16 schools within reach make Irymple convenient for families.
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The area is home to 5,977 people, with a higher proportion of children under 15 than the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the state and national typical age of 38, it remains a family-heavy community.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (9.0%) than the state average of 30.0%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.
A much higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, though the 8.6% figure is still far below the state average. English is the main language for 82.9% of the community.
Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 46.8% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree (12.9%) or having completed Year 12 (39.9%). However, the area is well-served by schools, with 16 within 3 km.
Typical weekly household income is $1,606, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are also less common here, with only 7.0% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.2%, which is about the same as the national average.
Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 13.1% of people providing unpaid care. This is slightly above the national figure, and 22.9% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.
There are 156 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This community is younger than the state average, though the unemployment rate (14.0%) is well above the Victorian figure of 9.6%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.4% of households are couples with children.
Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 93.3% of homes being separate houses. Most of these are large, as 85.5% have three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.1% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute (0.3%), despite a high number of bus stops relative to other similar areas.
The community has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals (16.5%), which is a little above the national figure. However, 31.1% of the population moving in the last five years is well below the state average.
Employment levels are steady, with 62.8% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and construction, while the unemployment rate of 3.3% is a little below the national figure.
While the area has many parks within a 15-minute walk, it is generally less walkable than the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools, resulting in a walkability score that is well below the Victorian average.