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Lake Tyers Beach
1 km²
Living in Lake Tyers Beach means relying almost entirely on a car, as almost no residents can walk to a school, shop or doctor. It is a small, aging community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38. This is a place of large, detached homes and a population that has shrunk by 13% since 2011. It is largely a quiet residential pocket with a strong presence of retirees and a high proportion of people who claim no religion.
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The area is far older than most, with 30.7% of people aged 65 and over and very few children. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.5% since 2011, which is a little above the Victorian figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English is the dominant ancestry, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.
Language diversity is very low, with 94.4% of people speaking only English at home. This is far below the national figure, and those who speak little or no English are almost non-existent.
More than half of the population (52.6%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 33 points since 2011.
While 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. However, the number of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,138. Only 8.4% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 32.8% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported issues.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, though the rate fell by 25 points since 2011. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the national figure.
Homes are generally small in occupancy, with 30.9% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the older population.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.2% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 45.1%, and most homes have three or more bedrooms.
Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes (2.6%) are without a motor vehicle, and 71.8% of workers drive themselves to work.
About 36.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 4.2%.
About 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Common industries include accommodation and food, and health care.
This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.