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Drouin
22 km²
Nearly half of the people in Drouin now report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This growing community has expanded quickly, adding about 3,837 people since 2011. It is a place of families and children, with a population that has become younger over the last decade. Drouin is largely made up of separate houses and a workforce often employed in health care, construction and retail.
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Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39, and about 21.4% of people are seniors, a figure well above the state and national averages.
The community is predominantly Australian and English, with 82% of people born in Australia. Only 13.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 90.5% of residents. While use of other languages at home has risen slightly to 5.0%, this is still far below the state and national averages.
A striking 49.5% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 24 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, though the 14.3% of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average. Year 12 completion has risen to 43.7% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,422, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical family now earning $1,768 a week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 35.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 12.8% of residents, which is well above the national average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 29.6% of people caring for children, well above the national average. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 to 13.6%.
Families with children are common, making up 54.6% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with a typical 2.5 people per home.
Drouin is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.5% of all homes. Most houses are large, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 35.5% are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 65% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. Working from home has become more popular, rising to 13.4% since 2011.
The area has seen a lot of movement, with 49.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though recent overseas arrivals have remained steady at 5.9%.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, at 57.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is only somewhat walkable, as far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the state average. However, 92.2% of homes are within a short walk of a park.