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Strathallan
70 km²
A high proportion of children and a strong presence of First Nations people define the character of Strathallan. This rural community is noticeably younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 23.3% of the population. Families are the heart of the area, where large detached homes and a high rate of couples with children are common. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born community with deep ties to the land and a strong spirit of volunteering.
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Children under 15 make up 23.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 43, and the area has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.0% born here. Only 5.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the Victoria state average of 30.0%.
English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is common here, as those with no religion make up 30.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. Most qualifications are in agriculture and environment, or engineering.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,083 per week. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 2.1% earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are a little less common here than in the rest of the state.
Community spirit is strong, with 20.0% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and look after children compared to most areas.
First Nations people make up 5.6% of the community, which is well above the state average. This group is far younger than typical, with a median age of just 15 years.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 72.5% of families are couples with children.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 83.7% of these have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of just $178.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with only 27.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 32.2% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.
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