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Werribee South
1 km²
A far older population defines Werribee South, where the typical resident is 54. This small community has seen its population shrink by 40% since 2011, now totaling 570 people. It is a place of established households, with many residents owning their homes outright and a high proportion of seniors. The area feels quiet and residential, marked by a significant increase in people living alone and a distinct lack of children.
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The community is much older than the national average, with 28.9% of people aged 65 or over. This trend is linked to a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up just 12.1% of the population.
People born overseas make up 22.1% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 88.4% of residents, though 8.6% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the Victorian average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 57.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure.
About 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas but far below the state average. Qualifications in engineering and management are the most frequent.
Typical weekly household income is $1,309, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, an increase of 11 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.6% of people. This is far above the national average, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a notable part of local life, with 16.5% of people providing such support. Conversely, the number of volunteers has fallen by 21 points since 2011 to 13.9%.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 35% of households.
Home ownership is very strong, with 50% of dwellings owned outright. Renting is much less common here than across the state, at only 17.3%.
Most people rely on cars, with 54.5% driving to work. Working from home is much more common than in similar areas, accounting for 17.4% of commutes.
The community is relatively stable, as only 30% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, slightly higher than the state and national figures.
Residents have excellent access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, the area lacks local schools and health services, contributing to a walkability score that is well below the state average.