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Cardigan Village
2 km²
Typical household incomes in Cardigan Village are well above the national figure, reflecting a prosperous community that has grown by 89% since 2011. This is a notably young area where children under 15 make up 32% of the population, far higher than the national average. With a high proportion of young families, the neighbourhood is defined by large detached houses and a strong presence of parents providing unpaid care. It is a primarily residential pocket in the Ballarat region where most residents are homeowners.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 32 and a high percentage of children. De facto relationships are also well above the state and national figures, while seniors make up a small minority at 8.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to Victoria and the rest of the country. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the dominant language here, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.
Over half of the population (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has risen significantly, growing by 22 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is high for the area, with 56.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.1% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $2,200, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia. High earners are common, and the typical personal income of $942 is much higher than in most other areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.8%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 46.4% of people providing this support, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the community.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and nearly all have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.1%, and most homes are owned with a mortgage.
The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Public transport use is very low, though 15.8% of the workforce now works from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.3% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also risen to 16.7% since 2011.
A high number of residents are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%. Many locals work in health care, construction, or public administration.
While every home is within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.