Warrenbayne

Warrenbayne is an older community where the typical resident is 58, far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.3% of residents born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas, sitting at just 2.8%.

English is the primary language for 94.4% of residents. Only 2.1% use another language at home, a figure far below both the Victorian and national averages.

Religious affiliation is split, with 47.9% identifying as Christian and 44.4% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is relatively well-qualified for its size, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state and national rates.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of residents. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 30.8% that is far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than in about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are typically smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Over half of households consist of couples without children, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. Outright ownership is very high at 59.4%, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. This is consistent with a high rate of people working from home, at 32.1%.

About 30.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 32.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.