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Aberfoyle Park
6 km²
Older adults and established families make up the heart of Aberfoyle Park, where the typical resident is 42. This community is defined by its spacious living, with the vast majority of homes being large, separate houses. It is a well-educated and relatively affluent area with a high proportion of homeowners. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with exceptional access to parks and schools, though many rely on cars for their daily needs.
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The area is slightly older than the state average, with 20.1% of the population aged 65 and over. Most residents are married, and the total population is over 11,200 people.
While 75.9% of people were born in Australia, the proportion of overseas-born residents is much higher than in similar areas, though still below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 88.1% of the community. Those using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, though this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.
The community is well-qualified, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is well above the state average, and the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.
Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,765 per week. Family incomes are also slightly higher than the state figure, reaching $2,052 per week.
Residents experience more health challenges than those in similar areas, with 33.7% reporting a long-term health condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care is high, with 29.6% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common here than across Australia.
There are 113 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average and a lower unemployment rate of 8.5%.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that people living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.3% of homes being detached and 91% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the state or nation.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest stop. Very few homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below national levels.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is notably safe, with rates of assault, burglary, and robbery all much lower than in similar areas, and motor vehicle theft among the lowest at this level.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, fewer residents can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.