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Tynong North

48 km²

A far older population than the state average marks Tynong North as a distinct rural community. This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure, and most people live in large, detached houses. With very few people using languages other than English, the community is less diverse than most of Victoria. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket where residents often work from home or in construction.

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The typical resident is 46, making this area far older than both Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.8% of people using it at home. Only 1.4% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

About 41.8% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.0%.

About half of adults have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.8% of adults, which is higher than most similar areas.

This is a high-earning area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. Weekly family income typically reaches $2,656, and 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities both sitting a little below state and national levels.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.9% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical age of 42, which is far older than the state and national average of 24.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 63.1% of families, while only 19.7% of people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 92% of these have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average at $2,300.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, accounting for 26.5% of jobs.

Migration is relatively low, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.3%. Construction is a major industry for the local workforce, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.4%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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