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Churchill
6 km²
Rapid population growth has transformed Churchill into a larger community, with its size now exceeding 87% of similar areas. This is a much younger place than it used to be, as the typical resident is now 38 years old. It is characterized by a high number of families and children, creating a residential feel where large, detached houses are the norm. The area is notably more secular than the rest of the state, with over half of residents claiming no religion.
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The population has surged by 325% since 2011 to reach 4,679 people. This growth has shifted the age profile, making the community 10 years younger than it was in 2011, with 19% of residents being children under 15.
While 78.4% of people were born in Australia, the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen to 12.2% since 2011. This is still far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
English is the main language for 86.3% of residents. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 4.8%, this remains far below the national figure.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 52.1%. This is far above the state and national figures, and reflects a 31 point increase since 2011.
The typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.7% of adults, which is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.
Incomes are generally lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,087 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest for this level at 14%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 14.8% of people provide unpaid care. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
One-parent families make up 24.4% of households, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the area has a higher proportion of children than most.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.7% of homes. These are typically large, with 93.8% having three or more bedrooms, and monthly mortgage payments are much lower than usual at $945.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 70.1% of workers driving to work. However, 10.9% now work from home, an increase of 6.7 points since 2011.
Movement into the area is steady, with 35.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.8% of the population, down from 14.3% in 2011.
The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the state and national figures. About 49.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the Victorian average.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Most homes are within a short walk of a park (96.8%), a school (91.6%), or public transport (91.3%).