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Hopetoun Park
7 km²
Wealthy households and large family homes define Hopetoun Park, where 38.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week. This is a growing community of 914 people that has become significantly younger since 2011, with children under 15 now making up over a quarter of the population. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, reflecting a quiet, residential character in the Moorabool region. Most residents are well-off, with typical household incomes well above the national figure.
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The community is notably young, as the typical resident is 38 and children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
While 91.1% of people speak only English, the proportion using another language at home has risen to 7.5% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58%, while 37.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.
About 49.1% of residents finished Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the 12.3% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.
Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,562, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has surged by 30 points.
Residents are generally healthy, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being much lower than in most similar areas. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Childcare is a major focus here, as 37.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering has fallen significantly since 2011 to 11.9%.
This is a family-oriented area where 79.3% of homes are couples with children, which helps explain why the typical home holds 3.5 people. Very few people live alone here.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 98% of them have three or more bedrooms. Most of these are owned with a mortgage, and the typical monthly payment of $2,167 is among the highest for its level.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home has grown significantly since 2011 to 18.3%.
The community is relatively stable, as the 31.1% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment rates are strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, transport, or clerical roles.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.