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Lang Lang East
16 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Lang Lang East, where the typical resident is 49. This small community is defined by a high rate of home ownership and a very low number of children. Most households are larger than usual and consist of couples, creating a stable, residential atmosphere. With no rental properties and a strong focus on detached housing, it is a settled area where residents generally earn more than the national figure.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 96.8% born here and only 3.2% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%.
English is the primary language for 95.7% of residents. This means the 3.2% of people using another language at home is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are varied, with 19.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the state average of 29.2%.
Typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,250 a week. Notably, 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.
The community reports very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and 19.1% having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than the state average.
Unpaid work is common here, with 35.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the national average of 20.7%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Most residents live as couples, and only 10.3% of people live alone, which is among the lowest for its level.
Every single home is a separate house, and 75.9% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. No one in the area is renting.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.
Residents tend to stay put, with only 28% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is very common here at 74.4%, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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