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Latrobe
64 km²
A far higher proportion of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Latrobe than in most other areas. This community of 5,030 people is noticeably older than the national average, with nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. While many residents live in detached houses, the area is marked by lower typical incomes and lower levels of higher education compared to the rest of the state.
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Latrobe has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.8% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The population is older than average, with the typical resident aged 43.
Most of the community was born in Australia, and the number of overseas-born residents is far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, though it is higher than in many similar areas.
More than half the population report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and a little above the state figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below both the state and national figures.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,173 a week. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.
Residents experience health challenges at rates much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 36.6% of people, and 9.6% need help with daily activities.
While 14.3% of the population volunteers, this is well below the state figure. A slightly higher proportion of people have served in the Defence Force compared to the national average.
The First Nations community is one of the largest at this level. Educational attainment is far below the national average, with 22.6% completing Year 12.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Detached houses are very common, far exceeding the national average. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, though typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest for areas at this level.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national average.
About 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a short walk of schools and parks. However, access to groceries is far below the state average.