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Nagambie
3 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Nagambie, where the typical resident is 51. The town has grown rapidly, adding about 955 people since 2011, and it is now home to a large proportion of seniors. This shift toward an older community is reflected in the housing, with many people living alone and a high number of homes owned outright. It is a predominantly Australian and English community that remains relatively affordable compared to the rest of the state.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community has grown by 88% since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.8%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births make up 10.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry alongside Australian, both at 40.4%.
English is the main language for 85.8% of residents. While the 5.6% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.
About 38.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. This group has grown significantly since 2011, rising by 21 percentage points.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,088, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains well below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of residents. This is well above the state average, and 7.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is higher than the national figure at 17.8%, though this has fallen since 2011. The area also has a much higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force compared to other similar areas.
People living alone make up 36.7% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per household on average.
Home ownership is very high, with 47.0% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $293.
Cars are the primary way to get to work, with 68.5% of people driving. Only 0.4% of the population uses public transport for their commute, which is a little below the national average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas and represents a 14 percentage point rise since 2011.
About 50.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state figure. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and agriculture.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a high number of residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. However, only about half of the homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.