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Fish Creek
1 km²
A significantly older population now defines Fish Creek, where the typical resident's age has climbed by 12 years since 2011 to reach 51. This small community of 207 people is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong trend toward home ownership. While the population has shrunk by 15% over the last decade, the area has become more highly educated. It is a quiet, residential pocket where most people live in detached houses and a third of the community volunteers their time.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 32.4% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 11 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, or Irish. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 9.2%.
English is the dominant language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
A nearly equal split exists between those with no religion (48.8%) and those with a religious affiliation. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011, which is well above the national trend.
There has been a significant increase in qualifications, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 16 points since 2011 to 24.7%. Education and agriculture are the most common fields of study.
Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $955. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, and typical personal weekly incomes are well below the state average.
About 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older age profile.
Volunteering is very common here, with 30.6% of people pitching in—a figure far above the national average. A high proportion of residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
Living arrangements are often solitary, as 37.9% of people live alone, which is far above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home contains only 2.1 people.
Housing is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with nearly half (49.4%) owned outright. Renting is much less common than in other areas, with only 10.3% of homes on the rental market.
Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home has become more popular, rising 13 points since 2011.
The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is a remarkable 0.0%. While fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, those employed are spread across agriculture, retail, and health care.
Almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but no one is within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. This makes the area somewhat walkable overall.