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Nilma
4 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Nilma than in the rest of Victoria, with only 5.1% arriving from abroad. This small community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population, well above the national figure. Most families live in large, detached houses, which helps explain why the area feels family-oriented. It is a predominantly English-speaking area where most residents own their homes outright or have a mortgage.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a children's population well above the state and national figures. De facto relationships are much less common here than in other similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most often cite English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home in Nilma, which is far below the state and national proportions of people using other languages.
About 42.9% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages.
While more adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, the rate of those completing Year 12 is far below the national average.
Typical family weekly income is $2,214, which is about the same as the state and national figures, though 22.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
A little more than the national average of people report a long-term health condition, though fewer residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas.
Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, with 28.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.
The First Nations population is older than the national typical age of 24, and personal income for this group is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is consistent with the high number of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.1% of homes being detached and 85% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being well below the state and national figures.
Full-time employment is well below the state average at 56.0%, with many residents working in health care, construction, or retail.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.
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