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Horsham
83 km²
A growing population of nearly 17,000 people defines Horsham, where seniors are much more common than in most similar areas. This Victorian community is largely composed of people born in Australia, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright. The area is distinguished by a strong spirit of service, with far more volunteers than the national average. It is a place of spacious detached housing and a steady, older population that is slowly diversifying.
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The typical resident is 40, and the community has grown by 6.9% since 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Horsham has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 7.4%, far below the 27.7% national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 89.5% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 42.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 7.7 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,347, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, typical personal weekly income is $766, which is about the same as the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. This is well above the national rate of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very high here, with 20.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.
Living arrangements are quite distinct, with 32.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Family homes are typically smaller, with 2.3 people per house.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 89.5% of homes. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents at $245, well below the national average of $375.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.2% of people commute using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the state.
While fewer people have moved recently compared to most areas, Horsham has a higher rate of recent overseas arrivals than the state or national averages.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is lower than the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer have easy access to groceries or health services compared to the state average.