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Benambra (Northern Victoria)
10,077 km²
Lower typical incomes and affordable rents mark the landscape of Benambra. This spacious area is noticeably older than the national average, with a significant portion of the population now aged 65 and over. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a growing number of residents reporting no religious affiliation. It is a place where detached houses dominate the scenery and many residents are active in volunteering and unpaid care.
49 schools within reach make Benambra (Northern Victoria) convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2016.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with Irish and Scottish roots also common.
English is the primary language for 88.9% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national levels.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, accounting for 45.3% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 13 points since 2016.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose to 46.2% by 2021.
Typical weekly household income is $1,471, which is a little below the national figure. Only 14.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this is up 7.1 points since 2016.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most reported issues.
This is a generous community where 18.8% of people volunteer, a rate well above the national average. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.5%.
Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.4 people per dwelling. Roughly 27.9% of people live alone, which is more common here than in most other areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 91.3% of all homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $280.
Cars are essential for travel, as only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 40.6% have two.
The area has a steady flow of people, with 39.2% having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in public administration and safety.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.8, well below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, though 83.8% are within a 15-minute walk of a park.