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Nar Nar Goon
1 km²
Weekly family incomes in Nar Nar Goon are typically $2,144, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This small community of 526 people has seen a significant shift since 2011, with a sharp rise in high earners and a fall in the number of seniors. It is a family-oriented place where children make up 20.2% of the population and most people live in large, detached houses. The area is very walkable for schools and parks, though it lacks nearby shops and health services.
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The typical resident is 41, and children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of people aged 65 and over fell 11 points since 2011 and is now well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%) or England (4.8%). Only 10.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
English is the main language for 89.7% of residents. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
About 39% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 23.7% of residents felt this way.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 9.5 points since 2011 to 36.6%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,625, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 18 points since 2011. This trend is reflected in the personal income, where 10% of people now earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also reported at a lower rate than in other similar spots.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 26.8% of people providing this support. In contrast, the number of volunteers fell 12 points since 2011 to 11.4%.
Families with children are common, making up 58.1% of households. Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.
Almost every home is a separate house (96.8%), and 81.7% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $300, while typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,810.
Most people drive to work (59.9%), but 17.9% work from home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Very few people use public transport for their commute.
The community is quite stable, as only 29% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (69.1%), which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, retail, or manufacturing.
Almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, no one in the area lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.