Warrnambool

Warrnambool is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 42. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 10.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of residents. While 5.8% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state figure of 27.6%.

About 43% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.7%.

Nearly 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Health and management are the most common fields of qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,385, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 14.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience higher rates of health challenges than most areas, with 32.7% reporting a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 17.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more common than in most similar areas.

There are 624 First Nations people in the area, and a higher-than-average 7.7% speak a First Nations language. Year 12 completion for this group is well below the national average at 32.3%.

A high number of people live alone (31.5%) and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. This is consistent with the smaller average household size of 2.3 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which are far more common here than in the state. While typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, nearly 30% of households are renting.

Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport for commuting. Only 9.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The area has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals, with 24.1% of the population arriving from abroad, a figure well above the national average.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer, accounting for nearly 20% of jobs. Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 55%.

While 87.1% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the overall walkability score is a little below the state average. Many residents live far from health services and groceries.