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Timboon
3 km²
A far older population defines Timboon (L), where the typical resident is now 50. This community has aged significantly since 2011, with the number of seniors aged 65 and over rising to nearly 30%. It is a place of detached houses and modest incomes, where many residents own their homes outright. While the population has shrunk slightly over the last decade, the area remains a stable residential hub with a strong culture of volunteering.
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The community is much older than the national average, and since 2011, the proportion of seniors has climbed by 19 points. In contrast, the number of children under 15 has fallen by 9.5 points since 2011 to 16.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 7.7%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
People with no religion make up 44.7% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. This is well above the national average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,160. High earners are rare, with only 7.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people reporting one. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Volunteering is high, with 19.9% of residents helping out, which is well above the national average. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid fell 16 points since 2011.
Living alone is common for 32.3% of residents, well above the national figure. The area also has a higher share of one-parent families than most similar areas.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $260.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Only 6.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the state average.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell 16 points since 2011 to 30.4%.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 46.6%. The job market is centered on agriculture, accommodation, and health care, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 78.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. This includes a high level of access to health services, which is far above the state average.