# Laverton North

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Wyndham › 3026, VIC

Area: 15 km²

A small population of just 119 people defines Laverton North, which has become a notably older community over recent years. The typical resident is now 56, far older than the national figure of 38. This is a largely non-residential area where most people live alone in rented accommodation. Low incomes and a heavy reliance on cars characterize the local lifestyle, despite having an unusually high number of public transport stops nearby.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident being 56. Children under 15 make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 119 | +30.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 56 yrs | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.0% | +25.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 7.6% | +77.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.0% | -55.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 54.6%, Seniors (65+) 16.0%, Young adults (25–44) 14.3%, Children (0–14) 7.6%

**Marital status** — Never married 42.6%, Divorced 23.1%, Separated 14.8%, Married 13.9%, Widowed 6.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 23.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 23.5% | +7.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 42.0%, New Zealand 5.9%

**Ancestry** — English 26.9%, Australian 16.8%, Irish 5.9%, Scottish 5.0%, Italian 2.5%

## Language

English is the main language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.4% | -49.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 53.8%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 20.2% of the community, a figure that is among the lowest for this level and far below the national average of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 20.2% | +66.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Not stated 47.9%, Christianity 31.1%, No religion 20.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is very low compared to the rest of the country, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 11.7% completing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 11.7% | +6.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 4.6% | +32.7% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 25 | — |
| Average school size | 741 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,057 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 9 or below 18.0%, Year 10 15.3%, Year 12 11.7%, Year 11 10.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 21.9%, Bachelor degree 6.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 5.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 8.2%, Architecture & building 6.8%

## Income

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $669 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $599 | +27.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $669 | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $899 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — Under $650 37.3%, $650–$1,499 29.4%, $4,000 or more 7.8%, $1,500–$2,999 5.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 29.6%, $650–$1,499 18.5%, $1,500–$2,999 5.6%

## Health & Disability

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 17.6% having one, compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 17.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.5% | -71.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Diabetes 8.4%, Asthma 7.6%, Other condition 6.7%, Arthritis 5.0%, Mental health 5.0%, Cancer 4.2%, Heart disease 2.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 37.0%, One condition 11.8%, Three or more 7.6%, Two conditions 2.5%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid work is very low, though the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most, at 4.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 2.8% | -38.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 5.6% | +59.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 6.5% | +39.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 6.5% | +83.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

The community is dominated by people living alone (64.7%) and one-parent families (47.1%), both of which are far above the state averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.4 | +27.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 47.1% | +213.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 64.7% | -26.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — One-parent families 47.1%, Couples without children 41.2%, Couples with children 38.2%

**Household size** — 1 person 64.7%, 2 people 13.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental properties are very common here at 54.9%, and most homes are small, with no properties containing three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $240 | +37.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 54.9% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 23.5% | -40.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 5.9% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 0.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 54.9%, Owned outright 23.5%, Not stated 11.8%, Other tenure 5.9%

**Types of homes** — Other dwelling 88.2%, Separate house 5.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 1 bedroom 54.9%, 2 bedrooms 23.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 67.9%, Under $200 10.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

While 15.9% of homes have no car, the area is exceptionally well served by public transport, featuring a very high number of stops and short walking distances to them.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 15.9% | -25.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 16.2% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 378.15 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 65,907.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 6 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 17 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 11,459 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 11,459 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.9%, Worked at home 16.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 54.5%, 2 vehicles 25.0%, No vehicle 15.9%, 4 or more 11.4%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 27.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 27.0% | -16.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%, and many residents work in transport, warehousing, or as machinery operators.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 33.3% | -13.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.5% | -14.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Transport & warehousing 27.0%, Other services 18.9%, Manufacturing 13.5%, Construction 13.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 32.4%, Labourers 29.7%, Technicians & trades 21.6%, Managers 13.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools or health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 4.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 44.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 83.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 4.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 64.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 722.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 49 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.1% | — |

## Schools serving Laverton North

25 schools, 18,516 students, average ICSEA 1,057.

By sector: Government 16, Catholic 7, Independent 2

By type: Primary 15, Combined 8, Secondary 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Western Autistic School | Government | Combined | 2.1 km | 290 |
| St Martin de Porres School | Catholic | Primary | 2.4 km | 270 |
| Jennings Street School | Government | Combined | 2.8 km | 117 |
| Laverton P-12 College | Government | Combined | 2.8 km | 678 |
| Altona Meadows Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.9 km | 235 |
| Sunshine Special Developmental School | Government | Combined | 4.4 km | 193 |
| Glengala Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.5 km | 141 |
| Dohertys Creek P-9 College | Government | Combined | 4.7 km | 1,698 |
| St Peter's School | Catholic | Primary | 4.7 km | 190 |
| Emmanuel College | Catholic | Secondary | 4.9 km | 2,533 |

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