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Strathfieldsaye
30 km²
A high proportion of children under 15, reaching 24.9%, marks Strathfieldsaye as a notably young community. This family-focused character is reflected in its large detached houses and a typical resident age of just 36, which is much lower than most areas. Located in the Greater Bendigo region, the area is well-off with typical household incomes well above the national figure. It is a growing place where many residents have moved in recently, creating a settled but evolving suburban landscape.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with a quarter of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.2%) than the Victorian average of 30.0%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.4%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (45.5%), a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 48.5%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 28.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national average.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 28.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,237, which is well above the Victorian average.
The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.6%) than the state average. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than the national figure.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 38.3% of people providing this support—far above the national figure. Volunteering is also well above the state average at 19.4%.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($1,015) and household income ($2,250) than the national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.4% of families.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 97.7% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here (13.0%) than in the wider state.
Most people rely on cars for work, and very few use public transport. While there are many bus stops available, the typical drive to the city takes 106 minutes.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the Victorian average of 40.0%.
More adults are working or looking for work here (70.5%) than in most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the Victorian average.