# Numurkah

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Moira › 3636, VIC

Area: 6 km²

A high proportion of seniors and a reliance on cars shape daily life in Numurkah. This is an older community where the typical resident is 50, and nearly 30% of the population is aged 65 or over. While the population grew by 21% since 2011, the area remains quite traditional, with very few people using another language at home and a strong English-speaking majority. It is a place where most people live in separate houses and many own their homes outright.

## Demographics & Identity

Numurkah is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and a senior population that is 13 points above the state average. The community has grown to 3,807 people and has seen a small increase in the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to 2.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,807 | +21.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | -12.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.4% | +83.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 29.9% | -12.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.3% | +26.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.0% | +35.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 29.9%, Older adults (45–64) 25.2%, Young adults (25–44) 20.0%, Children (0–14) 15.3%, Youth (15–24) 9.6%

**Marital status** — Married 42.6%, Never married 32.1%, Divorced 11.3%, Widowed 9.6%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry and has far fewer overseas-born residents (7.0%) than the national average of 27.7%. This trend has become more pronounced, as the proportion of people born overseas fell by 8.2 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.0% | -53.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.3%, England 2.1%, New Zealand 0.7%, Philippines 0.6%, India 0.3%, Vietnam 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, South Africa 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 42.3%, English 42.2%, Irish 12.5%, Scottish 10.1%, German 3.4%, Italian 2.9%, Dutch 1.6%, Filipino 0.6%, Chinese 0.6%, Indian 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Greek 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few people (0.5%) speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.7% | -50.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.5% | +219.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.9%, Mandarin 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%, Hindi 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 37.4%. The share of people reporting no religion has risen significantly by 15 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 37.4% | +63.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.2%, No religion 37.4%, Not stated 10.7%, Buddhism 0.8%, Hinduism 0.5%, Other religions 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Qualifications are generally lower than in the rest of the state, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 33.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.3% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.1% | -12.8% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 33.3%, Year 10 21.3%, Year 9 or below 17.7%, Year 11 16.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.0%, Bachelor degree 13.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.2%, Certificate I / II 2.7%, Postgraduate degree 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 12.6%, Health 12.2%, Management & commerce 10.8%, Society & culture 10.8%, Education 8.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.9%, Architecture & building 5.4%, Agriculture & environment 3.7%, Creative arts 1.5%, Information technology 1.3%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%

## Income

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,038 a week. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is 5 points higher than in 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $591 | +44.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,038 | +40.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,401 | +50.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 37.1%, Under $650 25.4%, $1,500–$2,999 22.0%, $3,000–$3,999 4.7%, $4,000 or more 3.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.2%, $650–$1,499 30.8%, $1,500–$2,999 7.9%, $3,000 or more 1.6%

## Health & Disability

Health needs are much higher here than in most areas; 41.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.4% need help with daily activities. This is consistent with the town's significantly older population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 41.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.4% | +6.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.9%, Mental health 13.1%, Asthma 12.0%, Other condition 9.3%, Heart disease 7.2%, Diabetes 7.1%, Cancer 4.4%, Lung condition 3.6%, Dementia 1.4%, Stroke 1.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 46.8%, One condition 24.8%, Two conditions 9.9%, Three or more 6.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.1% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.0%) compared to the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.1% | -25.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.3% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.2% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.7% | -22.4% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

The community has a high number of people living alone (36.6%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.6%) than most areas. Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.1 people per dwelling.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | +5.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 19.6% | +29.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.6% | +5.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 42.8%, Couples without children 36.1%, One-parent families 19.6%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.1%, 1 person 36.6%, 3 people 11.6%, 4 people 9.2%, 5 people 3.5%, 6 or more 2.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up 86.7% of dwellings, and 44.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than average, typically costing $210 a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $210 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | -23.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 24.0% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.2% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 86.7% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 75.1% | +1.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.2%, Owned with a mortgage 27.8%, Rented 24.0%, Not stated 2.7%, Other tenure 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 86.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 11.6%, Other dwelling 0.9%, Flat or apartment 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 53.8%, 2 bedrooms 19.5%, 4 bedrooms 18.8%, 1 bedroom 2.8%, 5 or more 2.5%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 58.0%, Under $200 32.3%, $350–$549 2.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 42.0%, $1,000–$1,799 40.8%, $1,800–$2,999 9.8%, $3,000 or more 0.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The town is very car-dependent, with 70.4% of workers driving to their jobs and only 0.4% using public transport. Very few people (6.6%) work from home, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.7% | +21.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 6.6% | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.4% | -82.0% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 70.4%, Worked at home 6.6%, Walked 4.6%, Car (passenger) 3.6%, Bicycle 0.9%, Bus 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.1%, 2 vehicles 35.0%, 3 vehicles 11.6%, No vehicle 6.7%, 4 or more 6.4%

## Migration & Movement

While about a third of the population moved in the last five years, there has been a sharp increase in recent arrivals from overseas, rising from 2.1% in 2011 to 12.3% in 2021.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.7% | -11.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 12.3% | +493.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, at 45.7%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, and the unemployment rate is a relatively low 4.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -46.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 45.7% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.8% | +5.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.8%, Retail trade 11.1%, Manufacturing 9.7%, Construction 8.7%, Education & training 7.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.3%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Transport & warehousing 5.4%, Other services 4.8%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Professional & technical 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 16.4%, Professionals 15.2%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Community & personal service 13.5%, Managers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

## Walkability

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, making it more walkable than the state average in those areas. However, very few homes (38.1%) are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 81.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 82.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 38.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 86.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 84.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 80.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 41 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.1% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215065/numurkah