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McKenzie Creek
37 km²
A high proportion of children and families sets McKenzie Creek apart from most similar areas. It is a small, rural community where nearly a quarter of the population are children under 15. This creates a family-focused character, with large households and high rates of unpaid care and volunteering. Residents are generally older than the state average, yet they are more likely to be working or looking for work than people in comparable towns.
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The area is far older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 46. However, children under 15 make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home for 98.6% of residents. This means 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 45.7% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 50.7%.
While 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average of 29.2%. Qualifications are most common in health, engineering, and agriculture.
Typical weekly personal income is $814, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Typical family income is $2,125, which is also consistent with the national average.
The community is healthier than most similar areas, with only 2.1% of people needing help with daily activities, well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Participation is very high, with 29.3% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. This matches the high rates of people providing unpaid care and housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 68.8% of families, while only 14.8% of people live alone.
Every single home is a separate house, and 68.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. There are no rental properties in the area.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to get to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 76.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and health.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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