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Gembrook
2 km²
Families with children are very common in Gembrook, where 21.1% of the population are under 15. This is a relatively young community compared to similar areas, with the typical resident aged 41. While the population shrank by 66% since 2011, it remains a place of large detached houses and high incomes. Most residents are Australian-born and do not identify with a religion, creating a distinct profile within the Cardinia region.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, though it has become younger since 2011. Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average.
Most residents were born in Australia (78.7%), and the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 11.8%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.
English is the dominant language, with 88.3% of people speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home (2.7%), which is far below the Victorian average.
A majority of residents (54.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen sharply by 32 points since 2011.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 48.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,951, which is a little above the Victorian figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $1,233.
People needing help with daily activities (4.5%) are fewer than in most similar areas. About 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, with asthma being the most common.
The community is active in care, with 29.1% of people caring for children unpaid—a figure higher than the national average. Volunteering is also well above the state figure at 17.7%.
Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (60.7%).
The area is dominated by separate houses (96.2%) and large homes with three or more bedrooms (85.1%). Renting is far less common here than across Australia, at only 14.1%.
Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a motor vehicle. Around 17.1% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, though none are within that distance of health services. The terrain is notably steeper than the state average.