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Longwarry
2 km²
A short walk from most daily needs defines Longwarry, where nearly all homes are within 15 minutes of groceries, parks, and schools. This community has shifted rapidly since 2011, becoming much younger and more family-oriented. With a typical resident now just 33 and a significant rise in children, it has evolved into a hub for young parents and growing households. The area is largely residential, with most people living in spacious detached houses.
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The area has become noticeably younger, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 25% of the population. This shift is mirrored in the household data, as people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the main language for 86.7% of the community. While those using another language at home rose slightly to 5.1% since 2011, this is still far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
A majority of residents—51.7%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 40.9% completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, though they remain a little below the national figure at $1,403. Higher earners are rare, with only 4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of the population, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions generally affect 33.2% of residents.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31% of people providing this care—well above the state average. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 12.4%.
Families with children are common, and one-parent families are much more frequent here than in most other areas. This contributes to a higher than usual number of people living in each home.
Homes here are typically large, with 88.8% having three or more bedrooms and 87% being separate houses. Home ownership is common, though the share of homes owned outright fell 26 points since 2011.
Cars are essential, as 68.4% of workers drive to work and very few homes lack a vehicle. Only 1.6% of people use public transport for their commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though recent arrivals from overseas remain low at 1.9%.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with 57.8% in full-time jobs. Construction is the most common industry, employing 14.3% of the workforce.
The area is very walkable for basics, with almost every home within a short walk of a park, school, or shop. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.