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Patterson Lakes
4 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Patterson Lakes, where the typical resident is 46. This community is notably affluent, with a high proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week. It is a well-established area where many people own their homes outright and a quarter of the workforce operates from home. The neighbourhood combines a high standard of living with a very walkable layout, making it an attractive spot for older adults and professionals.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over. This is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.
People born overseas make up 26.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average of 30%.
Around 17.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.
Religion is less common here than in some areas, with 41.8% of people reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is well-qualified, with 59.4% of people completing Year 12 and 22.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are high here, with 27.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure of 27.7%.
A higher than average 27.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, though volunteering rates are much lower than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, but they have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (53.3%) and personal income compared to state and national figures.
Family types are diverse, with 58.2% of households being couples with children and a higher than average 26.3% of people living alone.
Homes are typically large, with 77.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here (15.1%) than across Victoria (28.5%).
Most people rely on cars, but the area is well-served by buses, and 24.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.
The population is relatively stable, as the 31.5% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a low unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 95.7% within 10 minutes of public transport.
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