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Venus Bay
17 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Venus Bay, where the typical resident is 58. This coastal community is largely made up of seniors and older adults, with over a third of people aged 65 and over. It has seen steady growth, adding about 224 people since 2011. The area is mostly residential and non-traditional, with a high number of people living alone and a strong preference for detached housing.
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The community is significantly older than the national figure, with seniors making up 34.2% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up just 9.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
People born overseas make up 18.0% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. Most residents claim English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the main language for 86.4% of the community, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 7.0%.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 57.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has increased by 32 points since 2011.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 24.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both the rate of degree holders and those who completed Year 12 have risen sharply since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $922 a week. However, those earning $2,000 or more per week now make up 7.5% of the population.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 12.5%.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.1% of people pitching in. Residents are also more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to the state average.
Many residents live alone—41.6% of households—which is far above the national average. This contributes to a very low density of just 1.8 people per home.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 53.2% owned outright. Renting is far less common than across Victoria, at only 14.9%.
The community is highly car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home is very common, accounting for 30.3% of workers.
The area has seen significant movement, with 46.1% of people moving here in the last five years. This is well above the national rate.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 41.4%. Health care and construction are the most common industries for those employed.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.