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Kinglake West
6 km²
A far higher proportion of people here identify with no religion than in most other areas, with Kinglake West seeing this figure rise to 53.7%. It is a growing community of families, where the number of children under 15 has climbed significantly since 2011. The area has become much younger and more affluent over the last decade, now consisting largely of homeowners in spacious detached houses. This is a quiet, car-dependent neighbourhood where most people work full-time in trades and construction.
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The typical resident is 39, which is younger than most similar areas. This shift is stark compared to 2011, when the typical age was 57, and the population of children under 15 has risen to 20.8%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language for 85.3% of the community. Only 4.2% use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.
More than half the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 34 points since 2011.
The community has seen a big jump in qualifications since 2011, with 45.7% now having finished Year 12. A higher than usual proportion of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,040. This is a significant increase from the $641 typical income recorded in 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions.
Unpaid housework and childcare are common here, with figures for both higher than the national average. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and 66.1% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 88.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and most people own their home with a mortgage.
Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home owns a vehicle. About 16.5% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%. Many residents work in construction, technicians, or trades.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.