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Ballan
4 km²
Weekly family incomes are higher than most similar areas in Ballan, where the typical family earns $1,893. This growing community has seen its population rise by 23% since 2011, reaching 2,613 people. It is a place with a strong preference for spacious living, with the vast majority of homes being detached houses. The population is noticeably older than the national figure, which is reflected in a high proportion of seniors.
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The typical resident is 42, and people aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian and national averages.
English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, and only 4.0% of residents use another language at home.
Nearly half of the population (48.2%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 14 points since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (18.0%) and those who completed Year 12 (45.4%) compared to most similar areas, though both figures have fallen since 2011.
Typical household incomes are higher than most similar areas, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 8.5 points since 2011 to reach 15.1%.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.8% reporting a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are typical, with 2.3 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 83.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than across the state, occurring in only 20.6% of households.
Working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.7% of the workforce doing so. Most people rely on cars, as only 1.9% commute by public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of residents moving house in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.5%. Local workers are most often employed in construction, health care, or public administration.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a short stroll of schools and health services. However, it is far below the state average for access to public transport within a 10-minute walk.