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Korumburra
60 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Korumburra, where the typical resident is 47. This community is defined by a high proportion of seniors, with 26% aged 65 and over. Many residents live alone in separate houses, which are the dominant home type here. This aging profile is reflected in the local health and care needs, creating a community where supporting one another through unpaid care is more common than in most other areas.
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The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 16.8%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas account for 11.5%, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.
English is the main language for 90.4% of the community, and only 4.5% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half of residents (51.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 39.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.
Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,175 compared to the Victorian figure of $1,759.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.3% with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the state average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.3% of people providing unpaid care and 27.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both well above national figures.
There are 51 First Nations people in the area, and they have a higher Year 12 completion rate (45.9%) than the state average.
Living arrangements are distinct, as 31.1% of people live alone and 15.5% are in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas.
Separate houses are very common at 90.8%, and 42% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Victorian average of 32.2%.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 65.9% of residents, and very few people (0.2%) use public transport for their commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.7% of people moving house in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals are far below the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.3%) compared to the state average of 62.4%, and full-time employment is also well below the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.6, though most homes are further from parks, schools, and groceries than the typical Victorian home.