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Krowera

24 km²

Typical personal incomes are much higher than the national figure in Krowera, where residents enjoy a relatively affluent lifestyle. This small community is far older than the state average, with a high proportion of seniors and a strong presence of couples in de facto relationships. The area is almost entirely made up of large, detached houses and is characterized by a high rate of home ownership. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where many residents work from home.

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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52 and 23.9% of the population aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of Victoria, where 20.9% of residents live in such partnerships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 52.2%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language used at home in Krowera, which is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

People with no religion make up 46.3% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.3%.

While 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, this is well below the state average. The local workforce is diverse in its qualifications, with a notable number of people holding certificates in engineering and management.

Typical weekly personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,010. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is much lower than in most other areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and a lower need for daily assistance than most other areas. Asthma is the most common reported health issue, affecting 9.7% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than in other parts of the state.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have personal and household incomes that are far above the national figures.

The area is primarily made up of couples, with 53.1% having children and 45.9% without. There are no one-parent families living here, which is far below the state average.

Every home in Krowera is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 93.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. A high proportion of residents work from home, at 33.3%, which is far above the national average.

About 29.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most other areas. Local jobs are spread across agriculture, professional services, and healthcare.

Krowera is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.

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