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Warrabkook
65 km²
A small population of just 42 people makes Warrabkook a sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of families, with children under 15 making up 28.6% of the residents, a figure far above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, the area is notably wealthier than most similar places, with a high proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week. This is a stable, largely Australian-born community where many people work from home or in agriculture.
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The area has a high proportion of children, with 28.6% under age 15, which is far above the national figure. The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than the Victorian average.
This is a community with very few overseas arrivals; no one was born outside Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the area is far less linguistically diverse than the rest of Victoria and Australia.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 21.4% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 25.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,125 per week, a little above the Victorian average.
Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 42.9% of people, which is far above the national figure. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 37% of people volunteering, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Family homes are common, with 56% being couples with children. One-parent families make up 16% of households, which is a little above the state average.
Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly rent of $135 and home loan payments well below the Victorian average.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This helps explain why 33.3% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.
The community is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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