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Porepunkah
2 km²
A population jump of 34% since 2011 has shaped the growing character of Porepunkah. This Alpine community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a place where many people have stepped away from traditional faith, and a high proportion of residents now live in large, detached family homes. The area is increasingly a hub for those moving from elsewhere, with half the population arriving in the last five years.
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The typical resident is 45, and the community has grown older over the last decade. Seniors aged 65 and over now make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.1% and 40.5% respectively.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of residents—58.8%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This reflects a significant shift, as this number rose 24 points since 2011.
The community is relatively well-qualified for its level, with 50.8% of residents having completed Year 12. This is a notable increase from 36.5% in 2011.
Typical weekly personal incomes have risen by $341 since 2011 to reach $814. While typical family incomes are higher than in most similar areas, they remain a little below the national figure.
Residents generally report good health, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national average of 5.8%.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people pitching in—well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
Families with children are common, making up 54.8% of households. Because of this, people per home is slightly higher than the national figure at 2.4.
Most people live in separate houses, and 85.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% of residents owning their place outright.
The area is very car-reliant, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 44.8% of households own two.
Porepunkah is a popular destination for new arrivals, with 49.9% of the population moving here in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
The local job market is strong with a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, most homes are within easy walking distance of a park or school.