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Avenel
5 km²
The population of Avenel has grown older since 2011, with the typical resident now 49 years old. This is a mature community where over a quarter of residents are seniors, making it far older than the state and national averages. Most people live in large, detached houses they own outright. While it remains a predominantly Australian-born settlement, there is a growing number of people with higher education degrees and higher weekly incomes than in the past.
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Avenel is far older than the state average, with the typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 26.1% of the population. The number of children under 15 has fallen to 15.5% since 2011, while de facto relationships have become more common.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. However, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 10.4% since 2011, though this is still far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 93% of the community, and the number of people using another language at home has stayed steady at 3.5%. This is far below the state and national averages.
A large number of residents now report having no religion, which rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 42.8%. This figure is well above the national average.
More people in Avenel have completed Year 12 or a university degree than in 2011, though these figures remain far below the state average. Qualifications in engineering, management, and education are the most common.
Typical personal weekly incomes have risen by $207 since 2011 to reach $718. While the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has grown, overall incomes remain well below the state and national figures.
A high proportion of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues, though the number of people needing help with daily activities is slightly below the state average.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.
About 30.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. While couples with children make up 47.3% of households, the typical home holds 2.3 people.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 46.9% owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms.
Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and no one in the community commutes by public transport. Working from home has become more popular, rising to 13.3% since 2011.
About 33% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. The number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen sharply to 4.5% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, which is much lower than the national figure. People mostly work in construction, health, and education.
Most residents can walk to a park or grocery store within 15 minutes, but there are no health services within a 15-minute walk. Overall, the area is only somewhat walkable.