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Mirboo North
6 km²
Green hills and a a sloping landscape define the setting of Mirboo North, a growing town in South Gippsland. It is a place where older adults and families live side by side, with a population that grew by 20% since 2011 to 1,752 people. The community is notably independent and secure, with nearly half of all homes owned outright. It blends a relaxed rural pace with a surprisingly high number of volunteers and university-qualified residents.
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The town is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 46 and over a quarter of the population being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 20.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or nation. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common, though the proportion of people born overseas rose to 11.4% since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the Victorian and national averages. Very few people speak little or no English.
A majority of the community—56.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising by 35 percentage points since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of people with bachelor degrees (18.4%) and Year 12 completions (44.6%) than most similar areas, although these figures remain far below the state average.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,783, which is a little below the national figure. While most households earn less than the state average, the number of families earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and a higher than average percentage of people needing help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 24.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Residents also spend significantly more time on unpaid childcare and housework than people in most other areas.
Families with children are common, making up 55.2% of households. Interestingly, 32.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state and national averages.
The town is dominated by separate houses, with 94.8% of homes being detached. Tenure is very stable, as renting is much lower than in most areas and 45% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the number of people working from home rose to 13.6% since 2011.
Movement is steady, with 36.3% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 55% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common local industries are health, social assistance, and education.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within easy reach of parks, groceries, and health services. However, the terrain is steeper than the state average, and only half of the homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.