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Violet Town
2 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Violet Town, where the typical resident is 58. This small community has grown by nearly 10% since 2011, but it is now heavily skewed toward seniors, who make up over 35% of the people. This shift is mirrored in the housing and health data, with a high number of people living alone and a significant need for daily care. It is a largely residential area where most people own their homes outright.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical age rising 14 years since 2011 to 58. Seniors over 65 now make up 35.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Meanwhile, children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas fell by 9.2 percentage points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 85.1% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.
People with no religion make up 45.5% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 25 percentage points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.0%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 36.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is around the middle for similar areas.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $921 a week. This is far below the typical Australian household income of $1,746, and the number of high-earning households has fallen since 2011.
Health needs are high, with 13.0% of people requiring help with daily activities—well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also much more common here, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people pitching in, which is far above the national average. This high level of community spirit exists alongside a lower rate of people caring for children unpaid.
A large number of people live alone—41.7%, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a low average of 1.9 people per home, among the lowest for its level.
Home ownership is strong, with 49.7% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than those across Australia.
The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. While 12.2% of people work from home, the majority of workers still rely on driving to get to their jobs.
About 35.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is slightly lower than the national trend. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased slightly, now making up 4.9% of the community.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment has fallen by 17 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure.
Violet Town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents, though most live near a park or school.