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Warragul
22 km²
Nearly half of the people in Warragul now claim no religion, a figure that has jumped 18 points since 2016. This growing town is seeing a wave of new residents, with 47.7% moving here in the last five years. It is a place of larger family homes and a population that is slightly older than the state average, though the typical age has actually dropped to 40 in recent years. This mix of established families and new arrivals creates a community that is becoming more diverse and wealthier over time.
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The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over represent 21.7%, a figure well above the national average.
The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, but the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 14.2% since 2016. This is still far below the Victoria and Australia figures.
English is the main language for 88.3% of the town, though the number of people using another language at home has risen to 7.0%. This is much higher than in similar areas, despite being well below the state average.
A significant 47.2% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is a sharp increase from 2016, when the figure was 29.4%.
Education levels have risen, with 20.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in similar areas, although still well below the state and national averages.
Weekly family incomes have risen to $1,972, which is about the same as the national figure. There has been a notable increase in wealth, with 17.5% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. Additionally, 7.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Care for children is a common activity, with 27.5% of people providing unpaid childcare. This is a little above the national figure, and 16% of the community are volunteers.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.5 people per household. About 54.5% of households are couples with children, while 27.1% of people live alone.
Separate houses are very common, making up 87.5% of all dwellings. A high 82.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and 36.8% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 63.8% driving to work and 40.2% of homes having two vehicles. However, working from home has become more common, rising to 14.3% since 2016.
The area is experiencing high mobility, with 47.7% of residents moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 14.3%.
The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and 59% of adults are either working or looking for work.
While 92% of homes are near a park, the town is less walkable than the state average. Many residents live far from shops and health services, with only 42.2% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.