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Arthurs Seat
9 km²
Far wealthier than most similar areas, Arthurs Seat is an affluent community of around 414 people. The typical resident is 48, making it far older than the state and national figures. It is a highly educated area where residents often work from home and live in large, detached houses. The community has grown by 11% since 2011, maintaining a character of established families and professionals in a quiet, rural setting.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While seniors make up 20% of the population, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 16.7% since 2011.
About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 56.3%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen significantly by 23 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen to 67%.
Earnings are very high here; the typical household earns $2,015 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 18 points.
The community is generally healthy, with only 1.7% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, as 34.4% of people care for children unpaid.
Most homes are headed by couples, and only 3.5% are one-parent families, which is far below the national figure. People living alone are also much less common here than in most other areas.
Every single home is a separate house, and 94.6% have three or more bedrooms. Half of these are owned outright, which is far above the state figure of 32.2%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. Working from home is very popular, with 30.7% of residents doing so.
The population is relatively stable, as only 30.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas rose to 4.8% by 2021.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 65% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction, education, and hospitality.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. This is consistent with the very steep terrain and lack of public transport.