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Cobram
9 km²
Daily life in Cobram revolves around a mature community where many residents are older than the national average. It is a place of detached houses and wide streets, with a population of 5,389 that has remained steady over the last decade. While the area is generally more affordable than the state average, it has a high proportion of seniors and people living alone. This creates a distinct character of a quiet, established regional hub in Victoria.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 47 and 28.8% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
A significant 16.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Italian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.
About 13.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English remains dominant for 80.3% of the population, while Italian and Mandarin are the most common other languages.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 32.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, though it has risen by 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.2% of residents completed Year 12, though this has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the state and national figures at $1,039. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are 15.1%, which is a little above the state figure. However, the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is lower than in most similar areas.
Living alone is very common, with 36.2% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas, at 17.8%.
The area is dominated by detached houses (91.1%), and 40.4% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is very rare at 4.6%, far below the state and national averages.
The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 39.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also well above the national average at 19.2%.
Almost half the adults (49.8%) are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Local industry is led by manufacturing and agriculture, and many of the most common jobs are as labourers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of a school or park. However, access to groceries is far below the state average, with only 63.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk.