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Lindenow
1 km²
A much older population than the state average marks Lindenow, where the typical resident is 44. This small community has shrunk by 34% since 2011, now home to 554 people. It is a place where over half of the residents report no religion, far exceeding the national figure. Most people live in large, detached houses, creating a quiet residential character that feels quite distinct from the Victorian average.
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The area has aged significantly, with those aged 65 and over now making up 23.8% of the population. This rise in seniors coincides with a drop in children under 15, who now account for 15.9% of residents.
While 75.1% were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 15.5%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the main language for 82.5% of the community, though 9.0% now use another language at home. Those who speak little or no English have increased to 3.8%.
Lindenow is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 50.7% of people reporting no religion. This is 12 points higher than the national figure.
The community has a lower level of formal qualifications than most areas; only 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, and 40.5% finished Year 12.
Weekly household incomes are well below the state average, with the typical home earning $1,302. Very few people earn high wages, and only 1.5% make $2,000 or more a week.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, as 32.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. Around 7.8% of residents require help with daily activities.
Unpaid work is common, with 24.4% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. However, the number of volunteers has fallen to 14.0% since 2011.
Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.4 people per dwelling. While 46.1% are couples with children, the number of people living alone has risen to 26.2%.
Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.5% of homes. Many are owned outright (42.6%), and 83.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 98.4% of homes owning at least one vehicle. No one in the community commutes by public transport.
Lindenow has seen a striking increase in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 48.8% of the population. This is far above the national figure of 14.5%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for 21.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%, which is well below the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.5. While many can walk to a school or grocery store, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.