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Wendouree (Western Victoria)
114 km²
More people live here than in about 60% of similar areas, making Wendouree a significant residential hub in Western Victoria. The community is older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a notable number of people living alone. While it is a very walkable area with plenty of parks, it is marked by a high rate of long-term health conditions and a strong trend towards having no religion. Most residents were born in Australia and speak only English at home.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20% of the population, a figure well above the state average.
This area is much less diverse than most, with only 11.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the sole language used at home for 87.9% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state figures.
A large number of people report no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 11 percentage points since 2016.
About 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the 53.2% who completed Year 12 is well below the national average.
Typical household income is $1,416 a week, which is much lower than in most other areas. Weekly family income is also a little below the national figure at $1,879.
Health challenges are common here, with 35.4% of people having a long-term health condition, among the highest for its level. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 13.1%.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 15.5% of people pitching in, though this fell since 2016. Unpaid care for others is also among the highest at this level.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per home. There is a high number of one-parent families and people living alone compared to most other areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 83.9% of homes, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the Australian average.
Most people drive to work, and only 0.9% use public transport, which is much lower than most areas. However, 15.3% of people now work from home, a big jump from 2016.
The area has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 59.2%. The most common industry for local workers is health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents also live within a short walk of public transport and groceries.