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Toongabbie
2 km²
Tucked away in the Latrobe region of Victoria, Toongabbie is a small, residential pocket defined by large family homes. It has become significantly younger over the last decade, with a typical resident now aged 37 and a high proportion of children. This shift is reflected in the community's character, which sees many more people in de facto relationships and families with children than is usual for the region. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born community where most people own their own detached house.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.0% of the population. This is a big change since 2011, when the typical age was 48. People in de facto relationships are also far more common here than across Victoria.
Toongabbie is very homogeneous, with 85.6% of residents born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language here, and the number of people using another language at home has fallen to just 0.6%. This is far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents—50.9%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a rise of 20 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and those with qualifications are often trained in engineering or society and culture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,569, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the Victorian average. Typical personal weekly income is $784, which is about the same as the national figure.
The community is generally healthier than most, with only 4.9% of people needing help with daily activities. However, long-term health conditions like arthritis and asthma are slightly more common than the state average.
Family life is a major focus here, with 29.6% of people caring for children unpaid and 30.2% doing significant housework. Both figures are well above the national average.
Families are the norm, with 51.0% of homes consisting of couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 89.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.7%, as 41.1% of homes are owned outright and 52.1% have a mortgage.
Cars are essential in Toongabbie; every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the state average.
The population is quite stable, as only 26.1% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, with many residents working in health care, construction, or retail.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and most are near a school, the area is not very walkable for essentials. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.