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Camperdown
5 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Camperdown, where the typical resident is 52. This community in Corangamite has seen its population more than double since 2011, reaching 2,884 people. It is a largely Australian-born area with a high proportion of seniors and many people living alone. The town is very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of health services, shops, and parks.
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Seniors make up 31.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 are well below the state and national figures at 14.6%, which helps explain why the typical age here is 52.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here and only 6.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 91.8% of residents. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Over half the community identifies as Christian, though the number of people with no religion rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 37.9%.
More adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (12.9%) than in most similar areas, though this remains far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,091, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also lower than most areas at $610.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.9% of people. About 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is higher here than in most areas, with 20.7% of people pitching in, though this fell 11 points since 2011.
People living alone make up 37.7% of households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the community.
Detached houses are very common, making up 92.5% of homes. Nearly half (48.6%) are owned outright, which is far above the national average, and typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $240.
Most people drive to work (67.2%), and very few use public transport (0.4%). Working from home is also far less common than in the rest of the state.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
About half of adults (49.7%) are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 3.1%, much lower than in most similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 92.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of health services, schools, and groceries.