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West Wodonga
44 km²
A significant number of people in West Wodonga report living with a long-term health condition, with 35.8% facing these challenges. This large community of nearly 15,000 people is characterized by a high proportion of separate houses and a notable First Nations presence. It is a place where families are common, though many residents live in one-parent households. Overall, it is a residential area with a mix of ages, where the typical resident is 39 years old.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
13 schools within reach make West Wodonga convenient for families.
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The population is slightly older than the national figure, with 18.4% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.9%) than the state or national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the main language for 89.6% of people, and the 5.1% who use another language at home is a higher figure than in most similar areas.
People with no religion make up 45% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.1%.
Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 42.9% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,452, which is a little below the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more per week are less common here than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are much more common here than in other areas, with 13.7% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.2% needing help with daily activities.
A high number of people have served in the Defence Force (5.8%), which is well above the national figure. More people provide unpaid care and look after children than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though the typical age is noticeably younger at 19 years. Unemployment is well above the national rate at 15.4%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.3% of households. Many people also live alone, accounting for 29.1% of the community.
Separate houses are far more common than the state average, making up 88.2% of homes. Renting is also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 32.5%.
Most people drive to work, and very few (8.4%) work from home, which is far below the national figure. While there are many bus stops, only 0.5% of people use public transport to commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving house in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 60%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and manufacturing.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 87% are near public transport. However, access to groceries and health services is well below the state average.