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Ladys Pass
35 km²
Far from the city and its services, Ladys Pass is a sparsely populated rural area in the Greater Bendigo region. It is a community of older adults, with a typical age of 55 that is far older than the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses and is heavily dependent on cars for all daily needs. While it has a small population of 118 people, it is distinctive for its higher proportion of First Nations residents and a very high rate of home ownership.
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The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the population, well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with 93.2% of people using it at home. Only 2.5% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents do not have a religion, at 55.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3km of the area.
Household incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly income of $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
A high number of people have long-term health conditions (43.2%), which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 38.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure of 20.7%.
First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, which is well above the state average of 1.0%. However, typical personal income for this group is $399, well below the national figure of $540.
Living arrangements vary, with 29.4% of people living alone and 51.6% in couples with children. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), with 45.1% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by public transport. This helps explain why 37.1% of workers work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years.
More people are working or looking for work here (66.7%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Manufacturing is the largest employer, accounting for 32.3% of jobs.
The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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