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Rushworth
5 km²
Older residents dominate the character of Rushworth, where the typical person is 58 years old. This aging profile is reflected in the high proportion of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. The community has grown significantly, adding about 433 people since 2011. This is a place of low incomes and modest housing, but it is highly walkable, with most residents living within a short stroll of essential services and parks.
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The area is far older than most of Victoria, with 38.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. Those born overseas make up 11.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 85.4% of residents. However, the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 5.6% since 2011, and about 3.0% speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.0% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $773. Only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure.
Health challenges are common here, as 44.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 12.0% of residents need help with daily activities.
Local residents are more likely to volunteer than people in most other areas. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members, at 5.0%.
Small households are the norm, with 45.0% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people, which is well below the state average.
Housing is largely stable and affordable, with 50.7% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $190.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one commutes by public transport. About 6.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure that has risen since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, as 28.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the community.
Working life is less common here, with only 37.6% of adults working or looking for work. Those employed often work in health care, manufacturing, or agriculture.
The area is very walkable, with 94.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Most residents can reach groceries, health services, and schools within a short walk.