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Echuca - Moama (Echuca Part)
26 km²
A noticeably older population defines Echuca - Moama (Echuca Part), where the typical resident is 45. This community has a high proportion of seniors, with nearly 25% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. While the total population shrank by 56% since 2011, the area remains a significant regional hub. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a strong presence of detached housing and a growing number of people living alone.
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The area is older than most, and the proportion of seniors has risen 8.0 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 1.0%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 88.9% of residents. Only 4.9% use another language at home, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell to 0.6% by 2021.
Nearly 43% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 14.0% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. Certificate III or IV qualifications are the most common highest level of schooling.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,673, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains far below the state average.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people reporting a long-term condition. About 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas and have fallen since 2011. About 13.0% of the community provides unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, at 18.3%. This sits alongside a high number of people living alone, who make up 31.5% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.2% of homes. Renting is more common than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly rent of $285 is well below the state average.
Driving is the primary way to get to work, as only 0.2% of people use public transport. Very few people work from home, at 8.0%, which is far below the national figure.
The area sees significant movement, with 18.4% of people being recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure. Health care, retail, and construction are the largest employers in the area.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. However, access to health services is far below the state average.