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Macks Creek
32 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people live in Macks Creek, where 20% of the 35 residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This small community is mostly made up of couples with children and families in de facto relationships, who are far more common here than in the rest of Victoria. While the typical resident is 43, the area is notably young in its First Nations population and has no residents aged 65 or over. It is a stable, car-dependent settlement with very few people moving in or out.
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The area has a strong First Nations presence, far above the national figure. It is also a place for young families, with children under 15 making up 20% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, Irish, Scottish, and English.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
Over half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.
A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure, though only 16.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,583, although typical personal weekly incomes are well below.
Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.
Community participation is very high, with 25% of people volunteering and a high number of residents providing unpaid care or doing significant housework.
First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of 8, and their personal and household incomes are far above the state and national figures.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and the vast majority are couples with children.
Typical monthly home loan payments are far below the state average at $846, while weekly rents are a little below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a very long drive time to the city.
The community is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas, sitting well above the national figure at 70.8%.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk and a very low walkability score.
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