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Jeetho
20 km²
A shifting population marks the character of Jeetho, where nearly 40% of residents have moved in within the last five years. This small community is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 50 and a quarter of the population being seniors. It is a well-educated area where many people work from home, contributing to a quiet, residential feel in the South Gippsland region. The community is defined by a strong presence of detached housing and a high rate of volunteering.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 25.8% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Most people were born in Australia (80.6%), and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish. Only 12.1% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.
English is the main language for 83.1% of the community. While 9.7% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than similar areas—this is still far below the state figure of 27.6%.
More than half the population (51.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Jeetho is highly qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Australian figure of 26.3%.
Typical household weekly income is $1,774, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, well below the national average of 12.5%.
Daily help is needed by 8.9% of residents, which is a little above the state average of 5.9%. This is consistent with the area's significantly older population.
Residents are very active in their community, with 29.4% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than most areas.
The First Nations community is very small here. Those who are present are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 53.
Couples without children are the most common household type at 42.4%. Very few people live alone (15.6%), which is far below the national average of 25.6%.
Every single home in Jeetho is a separate detached house. While 35.6% are owned outright, a high 62.2% of households are still paying off a mortgage.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is common here (68.6%), though the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the walkability score is 0.0, making the area completely car-dependent.
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