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Koroop

50 km²

A car-dependent way of life defines Koroop, where residents rely on vehicles for every need in a small community of 63 people. This is a much older area than the state average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a quiet, stable place where few people have moved in recently and many work from home. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a notable trend toward having no religious affiliation.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the same figure for Victoria and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, there are almost no de facto relationships in the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 7.9%, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is primarily Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 55.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 33.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly family income is $1,125, which is far below the Victoria figure of $2,136.

Residents report far fewer health issues than the national average, with only 15.9% having a long-term health condition and 4.8% having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a notable feature here, as 17.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering and unpaid housework are less common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Over half of households are couples without children, and the typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national average.

Housing costs are far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $160 and very low monthly home-loan payments of $28.

Working from home is very common at 39.4%, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 36.4% of workers. While 63.5% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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