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Langley

24 km²

Deep in the rural landscape of Victoria, Langley is a tiny, car-dependent settlement of just 52 people. It is a remarkably mature community where the typical resident is 54, far older than the national average. This is a place of high professional achievement and stability, where many people work from home and a high proportion of adults hold university degrees. The area is defined by its quiet, residential nature and a strong spirit of local volunteering.

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The population is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 54 and very few children under 15. Only 5.8% of residents are children, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

About a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still a little below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian (46.2%) or English (32.7%) ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A huge majority of residents—65.4%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 34% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and 68.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,100 per week. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $824.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.7% need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 36.2% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with 8.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census for this area.

Half of the homes are occupied by couples without children, while one-parent families make up 20.9% of households, which is well above the national average.

Homes in Langley tend to be spacious, with only 0.7 people per bedroom, which is lower than the national figure of 0.8.

The area is almost entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 69% of the workforce works from home, among the highest rates for its level.

The population is very stable, with only 15.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69% of people working full-time. Many residents work in manufacturing, agriculture, or as managers and professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or food and drink options within a 15-minute walk.

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