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Drysdale - Clifton Springs
19 km²
Most residents in Drysdale - Clifton Springs rely on their cars to get around, as only 0.8% commute by public transport. This growing community has seen its population rise by 28% since 2011 and is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a place of large, detached homes and high home ownership, though it has become more diverse as the proportion of people born overseas has more than doubled over the last decade.
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The area is aging, with those aged 65 and over making up 25.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 account for 17.5%, the typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than most of Victoria.
English (46.1%) and Australian (38.5%) are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas has risen significantly since 2011 to 15.3%, although this is still far below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92% of people at home. While 4.8% of residents use another language, this is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion (47.4%), a figure that has risen by 24 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though Christianity remains common at 46.2%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree (18.1%) and Year 12 completion (49.0%) than most similar areas. Both figures have risen since 2011, though they remain well below the state average.
Typical family income is $1,753 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Income levels have risen since 2011, and there are now more households earning over $3,000 a week than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average at 11.3%.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 14.0% of people providing unpaid care and 27.2% caring for children. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 7.7 points since 2011.
Family homes are common, with 51.0% of households consisting of couples with children. The number of people living alone has fallen slightly to 24.9%, which is lower than in most similar areas.
The community is dominated by separate houses (95.4%), and 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 40.0% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 97.6% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Working from home has become more common, rising to 15.6% since 2011, though this is still well below the state average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 47.0% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and reflects a growing population.
Health care and social assistance is the largest industry (17.9%), followed by construction. Only 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.
While 98.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than most of Victoria. Many residents live far from groceries (51.3%) and health services (27.3%).