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Horsham
41 km²
Much lower rates of overseas birth and language diversity set Horsham apart from the rest of Victoria. The town has grown quickly, adding about 5,097 people since 2011. It is an aging community where seniors are well represented, and a high proportion of residents now live alone. This shift is consistent with the town's typical age rising to 40 years, making it slightly older than the national figure.
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The population is aging, with people aged 65 and over making up 22.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 4.5 points since 2011.
Only 7.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. This has fallen further since 2011, and most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.
English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 5.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A growing number of people report having no religion, rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 42.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly personal income has risen $161 since 2011 to reach $758. However, typical household income is well below the national figure, at $1,329 per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across the state, affecting 34.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national average.
Volunteering is very strong, with 20.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children has fallen since 2011.
Living alone is common, with 33.6% of people in single-person homes, which is well above the national average. This is a sharp increase from 19.6% in 2011.
Homes are generally large and affordable; 79.2% have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is $245, which is well below the national figure. Separate houses make up 89.2% of dwellings.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 8.1% since 2011.
The area has seen a recent influx of migrants, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 18.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 14.5%.
The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is a little below 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 are near groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability is rated as somewhat walkable.