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Warragul - Drouin
679 km²
Rapid growth has seen the population of Warragul - Drouin climb by 142% since 2011 to reach 42,827 people. This is a family-focused community where children under 15 are much more common than in most similar areas. The area is dominated by large, detached houses and has a population that is slightly older than the national figure. It is a place where many residents are now shifting away from religion, with nearly half the community reporting no faith.
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The typical resident is 40, and the area has a high proportion of children and seniors, with those 65 and over making up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.6%), and the share of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures, though it has risen since 2011.
English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 5.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A significant 48.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure and shows a sharp rise of 27 points since 2011.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.1% since 2011, though this remains well below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,517, which is higher than most similar areas, though slightly below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition.
Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with a much higher share of people caring for children and doing housework compared to most other areas.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (55.8%).
The area is dominated by separate houses (89.7%), with 83.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.
Car reliance is very high, as only 0.8% of people commute by public transport and very few homes lack a motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
The unemployment rate is a low 3.9%, and the local workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and education.
The area has low walkability, as only 38.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average.