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South Barwon (Western Victoria)
517 km²
Families with children are very common in South Barwon, where the typical resident is 36 and the population has grown by 33% since 2016. This is a well-off community of around 92,460 people, characterized by high levels of education and a strong preference for detached housing. The area is notably less diverse than the state average, with a high proportion of residents born in Australia and a significant number who identify as having no religion.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is a little younger than the state and national figures, with 20.1% of people being children under 15. It is a popular spot for couples, and the number of people in de facto relationships rose to 12.8% since 2016.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the national figure at 16.6%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the state average.
A huge 48.1% of people report having no religion, a figure well above the national average that has risen by 11 points since 2016.
The community is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the rate of people completing Year 12 has risen to 65.1%.
Household incomes are high, with 26.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,361, which is a little above the state and national figures.
The health of residents is around the middle for its level, with 27.8% having a long-term health condition. Only 5.0% of people need help with daily activities.
Care for children is a major part of local life, with 31.8% of people providing unpaid childcare. Volunteers make up 16.1% of the community, though this fell by 8 points since 2016.
Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.7 people per home. Family units are common, as 62.6% of households are couples with children.
Detached houses are the dominant style at 90.7%, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $411.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.0% of people commute by public transport. While 21.9% of people work from home, very few homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 49.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national rate.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, at 67.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is a little below the national figure.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability score is 5.2, making it somewhat walkable.