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Warragul
55 km²
Daily life in Warragul is centered around large, detached family homes and a high number of seniors, with over 21% of the population aged 65 or older. This is a growing regional hub where nearly half of all residents have moved in within the last five years. While it remains largely traditional in its roots, the community is seeing an increase in people with no religious affiliation and a growing number of overseas arrivals.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. Seniors are well represented here, with 21.5% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national averages.
Most people were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14% of the population. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia, with English, Scottish and Irish ancestries being the most common.
English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A large portion of the community—47.2%—reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and Australian averages.
About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages. Around 49.6% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,563, which is a little below the state and national figures. About 17.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas; 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.8% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
Community care is a priority here, as a higher than average number of people provide unpaid care or look after children. Volunteers make up 16% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
There are 226 First Nations people in the area. Unemployment among this group is 13.6%, which is well above the state average, and 7.5% speak a First Nations language.
Families with children make up 54.9% of households. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.
The housing market is dominated by separate houses, making up 87.9% of all homes. Large homes are common, with 82.7% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.3% of these are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 0.6% use public transport for their commute. However, public transport access is good, with a typical walk of just 3 minutes to the nearest stop.
The area is experiencing significant movement, with 47% of residents arriving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Health care, construction and education are the main industries for local workers. About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.
The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though it is well below the state average. Only 38.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like shops and health services.