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Boort
2 km²
A very senior population defines Boort (L), where the typical resident is 58 and nearly 40% are aged 65 or over. This has made the community far older than the national average, with a population that has grown by 54% since 2011. The area is predominantly made up of detached houses and people living alone. It is a place where most residents own their homes outright and many spend their time volunteering.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical age rising by 17 years since 2011 to 58. While 39.1% of residents are seniors, children under 15 make up only 15.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 39.1% and 36.4% respectively.
English is the primary language for 77.5% of residents. Only 4.0% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, though this rose slightly since 2011.
Christianity is the most common faith at 41.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.4%, which is well below the Victorian and national figures.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 fell by 11 points since 2011 to 29.2%.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $960. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.5% of people having a long-term condition. The number of people needing help with daily activities rose to 9.5% since 2011, well above the national figure.
Boort has a very high rate of volunteers at 27.4%, far above the state average. Conversely, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid fell by 10 points since 2011 to 18.3%.
Living arrangements are unusual compared to most areas, as 38.3% of people live alone. Families tend to be small, with a typical home containing only 2.1 people.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97.0% of dwellings. A huge 59.1% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $180.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 39.4% have two.
The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 24.7% since 2011. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Far fewer people are working or looking for work here than in the rest of the state, at only 40.5%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%.
The area is very walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents are also within a short walk of health services and parks.