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Runnymede
123 km²
Spread across a large rural area of 122.8 square kilometres, Runnymede is a sparsely populated farming community in Victoria. It is a place of established families where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 46 years. This is a quiet, car-dependent area where half of the working population works from home and most people live in large, detached houses. The community is defined by its strong links to the land and a high rate of local volunteering.
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Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with 20.3% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 29.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $916, which is a little above the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.
Health outcomes are generally good, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.0%) than the state average and no residents needing help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community where 31.9% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most other areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most homes are family-based, with 59.1% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Every home here is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the area.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 138 minutes. Many homes have four or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 45.2% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 66.0% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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