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Warburton
10 km²
An older and more educated community than most similar areas, Warburton is a residential town in the Yarra Ranges. The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure, and there are far fewer children here than in other parts of the state. This shift toward an older population is mirrored in the housing, where many people now live alone. It is a place where most homes are detached houses and many residents work from home.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical age rising by 9 years since 2011 to 50. Seniors make up 24.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 have fallen to 14.1%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 43% and 33% respectively. While 18.3% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian average.
English is the main language for 81.7% of residents. About 5.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas but still far below the state average.
A majority of residents (55.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.
The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.
Typical household income is $1,143 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households, just 9.4%, earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 12.1% of residents. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis, are also well above the state average.
Volunteerism is a strong feature, with 18.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. About 25.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
The community has a high number of people living alone (38.1%) and one-parent families (22.8%), both of which are far above national levels. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is only 2.1.
Most people live in separate houses, and 39.6% own their home outright. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Victoria, with only 16.9% of households renting.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, and only 0.5% of people commute using public transport. However, working from home is common, with 23.7% of the workforce doing so.
The population is relatively stable, as the 30.8% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state figure.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.8%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include health care, education, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities. Only 47.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential services like groceries.