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Ondit

33 km²

A high proportion of people living alone sets Ondit apart, with 45.9% of residents in this small community living by themselves. It is a far older area than the national average, where the typical resident is 46. While there are more children here than in most similar areas, the community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking. This rural settlement is defined by large detached houses and a strong reliance on cars for daily life.

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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Victorian and national figure of 38. However, the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar places, and a higher rate of people in de facto relationships.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born outside Australia. Those with overseas heritage mostly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 95% of residents. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most similar areas, with this group making up 45.5% of the population, well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state average.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,291, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of people. Asthma and arthritis are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid work is very common here; residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care, do heavy housework, or care for children compared to most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Living arrangements are split, with 45.9% of people living alone—far above the national figure—while 68.9% of households are couples with children.

Homes are predominantly large, with 100% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 43.2%, and typical rents are well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is higher than in most areas, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 8.5%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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