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Riddells Creek
73 km²
Higher household incomes than most similar areas define Riddells Creek, a spacious community of around 4,390 people. It is a family-oriented place where the typical resident is 42, and children under 15 are more common than in most parts of the state. The area is mostly made up of large, detached houses and a population that is noticeably older than the national average. This combination of wealth and family focus creates a settled, residential character in the Macedon Ranges.
Riddells Creek's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Riddells Creek has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families are a key part of the area, with children under 15 making up 19.5% of the population, a figure slightly above the state and national averages.
Australia is the birthplace for 85.2% of residents, while 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, combined accounting for 85% of the population.
English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (49.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.6%.
A high number of adults have completed Year 12 (58.3%) or hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.3%), though both figures are well below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, and society and culture.
The area is quite affluent, with a typical household income of $2,150 per week, which is a little above the national figure. 30.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a standing much higher than most similar areas.
A little above the national average, 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition. However, only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Local residents are very active in their homes and community; 31% provide unpaid childcare and 18.7% volunteer, both of which are well above the state and national figures.
There are 39 First Nations people in the area. They experience much higher typical personal and household incomes than the state and national figures, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (63.6%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses (94.4%), and 91.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 38.1% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000.
Most people rely on cars, though 24.6% work from home, which is well above the national average. Only 1.9% of the population commutes by public transport.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.8% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work here (66.5%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2, far below the state average of 6.4. Fewer than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.