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Bellbridge
1 km²
A small, car-dependent settlement in the Towong region, Bellbridge is a community where the typical resident is now 50 years old. It is a mature area that has grown significantly older since 2011, with over a quarter of the population now aged 65 or over. The town is largely made up of detached houses and families, with a high proportion of residents who have served in the Defence Force. It is a quiet, stable place where most people own their homes and a high number of people volunteer.
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The community is far older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 9.9 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, this is a little below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community, and only 2.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
About 44.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.3%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree (15.6%) and those who completed Year 12 (43.5%) than most similar areas. However, both figures remain far below the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $1,413, which is higher than most similar areas. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 21.1% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.
About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Participation is high here, with 20.2% of people volunteering and 20.2% providing unpaid care. The area also has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 8.7%, well above the national figure of 2.8%.
Family homes are common, with 58.9% of households being couples with children. Interestingly, there are far fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas, at just 5.9%.
The area is dominated by detached houses (94.7%), and 88.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much lower than most areas at 13.2%, while 41.4% of homes are owned outright.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with only 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have risen to 7.1% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.
While 99.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and all can reach a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There is no public transport or school within a 15-minute walk.