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Gembrook (Eastern Victoria)
463 km²
Daily life in Gembrook centres on large family homes and a strong presence of children. This growing community has seen its population jump 23% since 2016, making it a popular spot for young families to settle. The area is defined by its spacious detached houses and a typical resident age of 36, which is lower than the national figure. This mix of young people and large households gives the town a distinct, family-oriented character within Eastern Victoria.
30 schools within reach make Gembrook (Eastern Victoria) convenient for families.
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Gembrook is a young community where 21.3% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical age is 36, and seniors make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the Australian figure of 17.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 35.7% and 33.6% respectively. While 24.5% of people were born overseas, this is well below the Victorian average of 30.0%.
English is the main language for 77.7% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 17.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation at 44.2%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2016.
The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 22.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. School enrolments are among the largest for areas of this level, with 19,056 students.
Typical family income is $2,231 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly to 23.5% since 2016.
The community is generally healthy, with 4.7% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the national average of 5.8%.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 32.0% of people provide unpaid child care, which is well above the Australian average of 26.3%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.6% of families.
Detached houses are very common at 90.4%, and 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in other areas, at only 20.6%.
Most people rely on cars, and only 1.4% of residents commute by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 4.7% in 2016 to 21.7% in 2021.
The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 44.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
More people here are working or looking for work (67.3%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, and many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.
The town is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the Victorian average for access to groceries and health services. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but fewer are within walking distance of other amenities.