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Korweinguboora

31 km²

Far older residents than the state average define Korweinguboora, where the typical person is 48. This small community of 196 people is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where a quarter of the population are seniors and many residents work from home. The neighborhood is largely settled, with very few recent arrivals from overseas.

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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national average, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 17.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, together accounting for over 70% of residents.

A higher than usual 13.8% of residents use another language at home, though this remains well below the state and national averages. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 45.4% of the population, which is well above both the Victorian and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.

A higher than usual 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state figure. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is also lower than the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $606, which is well below the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that households earning $3,000 or more per week are far below the state and national levels.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.1%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.6%, which is about the same as the national figure.

A higher than usual 28.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, the proportion of people caring for children is well below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

People living alone are much more common here than elsewhere, at 33.7%. This helps explain why the average household size of 2.3 people is a little below the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, far above the state and national figures. Renting is very uncommon at 4.8%, while 41% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level at 6.5%, though 28.3% of the workforce works from home. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Adults working or looking for work are fewer than in most areas, at 53%. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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