Nangana

The community is notably young, with 25.9% of people under 15, far exceeding the 18.2% national average. While the typical resident is 41, which is older than the state average, the age structure is dominated by children and married couples.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 20.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the main language for nearly 80% of the community. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Other significant groups include Christians at 40.7% and Muslims at 13%.

Education levels are high, with 76.3% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the state average.

Family incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,374, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are around $725, slightly below the state average.

Mental health conditions are very common here, affecting 18.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, 33.3% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 43.6% of people caring for children unpaid and 23.1% providing other unpaid care, both of which are far above national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household, a little above the national average. Most families are couples with children, making up 67.3% of households.

Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home loan payments of $2,318, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly rents are about $370, matching the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and 0% of people commuting via transit. About 20.8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a 0% unemployment rate, though full-time employment at 50% is well below the state average. Common industries include education and health care.

With a walkability score of 0, the area is completely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.