Nareen

Nareen is a young community where 31.6% of people are children under 15, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, there are very few seniors compared to most areas, with only 8.9% aged 65 and over.

The population is almost entirely Australian born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home in Nareen. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Christianity is the main religion here, with 69.6% of people identifying as such. Only 17.7% of residents have no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are high, with 72.7% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. About 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Families in Nareen are generally better off than most, with a typical weekly income of $2,583. Typical personal weekly incomes are also a little above the national figure at $982.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with only 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 27.8% of residents, about the same as the rest of the country.

Local participation is very high, with 40% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 7.5%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 74.6% of families. Interestingly, 33.3% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home in Nareen is a separate house, and 53.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of just $85.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 34% of people work from home and the rest mostly drive.

Nareen is a very stable community, with only 9.3% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 85.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 44.7% of workers are managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk.