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Undera

137 km²

Almost every single home in Undera is a separate house, with 98.6% of dwellings being detached. This is a rural community of 450 people where large family homes are the norm and car travel is essential. It is a place for families, with a high number of children and more people in de facto relationships than the state average. Residents tend to stay long-term, though the area has seen a surprising surge in recent arrivals from overseas.

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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 9.6% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Victoria and national figures.

About 10% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48%, while 36% of people report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,458.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average. Their typical personal income is $833, well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 59.8% of households.

Housing is overwhelmingly stable, with 44.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Large homes are the standard, as 94.3% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 22.5% of the workforce works from home.

The community is generally stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state. However, recent overseas arrivals are among the highest for its level.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, at 63.3%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 33.5% of the workforce.

Walkability is very low with a score of 0.1, as most residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.

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