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Werribee South
37 km²
Daily life in Werribee South is largely car-dependent, with a population of 2,392 people living in a predominantly residential area. It is a noticeably older community than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and over a fifth of the population being seniors. While it feels established, there is a significant movement of people, as over 40% of residents moved here in the last five years. This blend of older residents and new arrivals creates a diverse suburban character.
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The community is older than the state and national figures, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.
A quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian at 15.3%.
Language diversity is high, with 19.6% of people using a language other than English at home. However, the area has a very low proportion of people who speak little or no English at 1.8%.
Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 25.9% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical family incomes are $2,160 a week, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than the usual, with a typical weekly income of $857.
About 28.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 5.9% need help with daily activities. This need for assistance is higher than in most similar areas.
Community participation is low, with only 8.7% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also lower than most areas.
There are 18 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 44 compared to 24 years across Australia.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.3 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (31.7%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright, well above the national average. However, renting is also common at 30%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.
Most residents rely on cars, as 52.7% drive to work. While the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people, only 1% of people use public transport to commute.
The area is quite mobile, with 41.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This includes a higher than average proportion of recent arrivals from overseas at 9.3%.
Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.6%. The workforce is diverse, with significant numbers working in construction (13.7%) and agriculture, forestry, and fishing (12.4%).
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. Access to essential services is limited, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.