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Euroa
7 km²
A very walkable lifestyle defines Euroa, where most residents can reach groceries, schools, and health services on foot. This is a significantly older community, with a typical resident aged 53 and a large population of seniors. The town has seen a huge surge in growth, adding about 1,428 people since 2011. It is a place where high rates of home ownership and a strong volunteering spirit create a stable, settled character.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 34.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.2%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.9%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both at around 42%.
English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below that of Victoria.
About 41% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 13.7% since 2011. While this is higher than in many similar areas, it remains far below the state average.
Typical incomes are well below those seen across Australia, with the usual household earning $1,030 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 38.5% reporting a long-term condition. This is far above the state figure, and 9.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 21.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 13.7% of the community also provides unpaid care.
Single-person households are very common, making up 37.7% of all homes. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families (19.8%) compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.8% of all dwellings. A high number of people own their homes outright (45.8%), and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $250.
Almost no one commutes by public transport, and most people drive to work. While 11.8% work from home, this is still well below the national figure.
About a third of the population moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 10.2% since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.8%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local jobs are health care, agriculture, and construction.
Daily life is highly convenient, as 91.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries.