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Traralgon East
35 km²
High weekly incomes set Traralgon East apart as a prosperous residential area. The typical household earns $2,306 a week, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the housing, where almost all residents live in large, detached family homes. It is an older community than the state average, with a high proportion of seniors and many established families who own their homes outright.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.
English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community does not identify with a religion, at 43.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.8%.
While 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree, this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, with only 48.4% of residents finishing school.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 34.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This is far above the national average of 22.6%.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.7% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Residents are also more likely to have served in the Defence Force than those in most other areas.
There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 13 years.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Only 13.9% of people live alone, which is far below the state average of 25.9%.
The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 99.4% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is strong, as 47.1% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential, with 84.1% of homes owning two or more vehicles. Only 13.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
The local workforce is active, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Unemployment is low at 2.4%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average of 6.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.