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Wedderburn
4 km²
Older residents make up a significant part of Wedderburn, where the typical person is 57 years old. This small community of 650 people is far older than the state and national averages, with over a third of the population aged 65 and over. Many of these residents live alone in their own homes, creating a quiet residential area with a very high proportion of retirees. It is a place where home ownership is common and the pace of life is reflected in lower typical incomes.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 57 and 35.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.9%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.2% of the population. This is far below the Victoria and national figures, though the proportion of overseas-born residents rose since 2011.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A high number of residents report no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 28 percentage points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $870. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure.
Health challenges are common here, as 47.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 22.8% of people participating. However, those caring for children unpaid is among the lowest at this level.
Living alone is very common, with 43.0% of people in single-person homes. This is far above the national figure, and it helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people.
Home ownership is very high, with 55.6% of homes owned outright. Rents are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $164.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While 11.1% of people work from home, this is well below the national figure.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 38.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.