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Trentham
2 km²
Seniors make up a far higher proportion of the population in Trentham than in most other areas. This is an older community where the typical resident is 58, and nearly 37% are aged 65 or over. The population has grown 40% since 2011, adding about 238 people to the area. It is a well-qualified and relatively affluent place, with a high number of residents who work from home.
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The area is far older than the national average, with children under 15 making up only 12.1% of the population. This age structure is consistent with the high number of seniors and the fact that only 0.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Most residents were born in Australia (73.3%), and English is the most common ancestry at 50.7%. While 19.8% were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian and national figures.
English is the primary language here, with 90.0% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 3.0% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of the community has no religion (55.7%), a figure far above the national average. This has risen significantly, increasing by 22 points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified; 31.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. The proportion of adults who completed Year 12 has also risen by 22 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,395, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 12.1% of people now earn $2,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher than usual, with 9.7% of people needing help with daily activities and 36.5% living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average and likely reflects the older population.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 25.2%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 15.0% doing so.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per household. About 34.1% of people live alone, although this is a 14 point drop since 2011.
The community is dominated by separate houses (92.9%), and 48.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the state figure.
Almost no one commutes by public transport, and 38.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average. Only 2.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Unemployment is very low at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far lower than the state average of 62.4%.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost all homes (97.1%) are within a 15-minute walk of local amenities, including health services and groceries.