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Aireys Inlet - Fairhaven
5 km²
Far older than the typical Victorian community, Aireys Inlet - Fairhaven is a place where 30.5% of residents are seniors. The population has grown by 30% since 2011, but it remains a quiet area with very few children and a strong preference for detached housing. It is a highly educated and affluent coastal pocket, characterized by high rates of home ownership and a workforce that frequently works from home.
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The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 57 and far more seniors than the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average, and the number of people who speak little or no English is very low at 0.2%.
A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 61.9%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified, with 45.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where professionals make up 32% of occupations.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $958. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply to 23.3%.
While long-term health conditions are more common than the state average, the area has a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 28.5% of people participating, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care at 16.8%.
Homes tend to be smaller in size, with a typical 2.1 people per household. About 29.8% of people live alone, and couples without children are the most common family type.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 58.5% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the state average. Renting is much less common here than in most other areas, at only 9.8%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. However, it is a major hub for remote work, with 39.2% of people working from home.
The population is relatively mobile, as 38.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%, though a smaller proportion of the population is working or looking for work compared to the state average.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk, and many residents live far from schools and groceries.