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East Warburton
1 km²
A huge gap in religious affiliation marks East Warburton, where 62.5% of people report no religion. This small community has grown by 17% since 2011 to reach 307 residents. It is a noticeably older area than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 45. Most people live in detached houses and many work from home, reflecting a quiet, residential character in the Yarra Ranges.
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The area is older than the national figure, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 17.4%.
While 14% of residents were born overseas—which is higher than in similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the main language for 87.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home rose to 5.5% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure.
Very few residents identify with a religion, with 62.5% reporting none. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 41 point increase since 2011.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 14.8% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are more common than in similar areas, with 17.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.7% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Rates of mental health conditions are much lower here than in most similar areas.
Many residents spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, at 28.1%, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers fell 20 points since 2011 to 12.1%.
One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.4%. About 30.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Separate houses make up 96.6% of the market, far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, at only 7.6%, and 41.2% of homes are owned outright.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 17.4%.
About 36.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Adults working or looking for work make up 55.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for workers are health care, construction, and hospitality.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.