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Nagambie
145 km²
A typical resident in Nagambie is far older than those across the state, with a median age of 51. This community is defined by its large population of seniors and a high proportion of people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born town where home ownership is common and the pace of life is slower. Many residents are retired, which is reflected in the local income levels and the workforce structure.
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Nagambie is far older than most areas, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over compared to 16.8% in Victoria. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.1%), and those born overseas make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the main language for 85.6% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.
Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly lower than the national average.
Educational qualifications are far below the state average, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.6% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,144 a week and only 12.9% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are much more common here than in other areas; 34.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.1% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.9%. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 28 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 36.1% of households.
A high 47.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most dwellings are separate houses (87.9%), and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $295.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home (10.3%), which is far below the Victorian figure.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.
While full-time employment is well above the national average, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure at 51.7%.
The area is somewhat walkable, though homes are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of public transport or schools compared to the state average.