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Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
4,443 km²
A significant population boost of 37% since 2011 has reshaped Narracan (Eastern Victoria), which now houses 77,157 people. This is a noticeably older community than the national average, with a growing number of seniors and a strong trend toward people identifying as having no religion. The area is largely rural in feel, consisting mostly of detached houses and a population that is overwhelmingly Australian-born. It is a place where people generally age in their own homes, with a high proportion of outright home ownership.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. This shift is clear in the senior population, which rose 7.0 points since 2011 to reach 21.4%.
The community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 12.0% of people born overseas. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, each representing 42.0% of the population.
English is the dominant tongue, with 89.1% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, falling to 4.8% since 2011.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.9%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 43.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, although this has improved by 7.4 points since 2011.
Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,431 per week. However, there has been a steady rise in earnings, with the typical personal income increasing by $212 since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported issues, each affecting 11.2% of residents.
Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. However, more people live alone here than in most areas, with 27.2% of households consisting of one person.
Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 90.5% of all homes. Renting is much less common than across Australia, and 38.4% of residents own their home outright.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.8% of people commute via public transport. Most households have multiple vehicles, and the number of homes without a car fell to 4.5% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are well below the state average at 8.3%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 58.1%. The local workforce is spread across health care, construction, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 42.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 28.2% are near health services.