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Guildford
2 km²
A high proportion of children defines the community of Guildford, where 26.7% of residents are under 15. This is a small, sparsely populated area that has seen its total population shrink by 19% since 2011 to 240 people. It is a place of contrasts, with a typical age of 43 and a strong presence of both young families and seniors. The area is characterized by a high level of education and a distinct preference for detached housing.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43. However, the number of children has risen significantly since 2011, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, both at 37.9%.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the rest of Victoria. No residents reported speaking little or no English in 2021.
A majority of residents—55.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 28 percentage points since 2011.
Guildford is well-qualified, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is much higher than in most similar areas and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,050, which is far below the state and national figures. While 14.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, personal incomes remain generally low, with 47.5% of people earning under $650 weekly.
Residents are more likely to have a mental health condition (11.7%) than those in most other areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Unpaid work is common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children and another 31.3% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure, though it has fallen by 10 percentage points since 2011.
One-parent families make up 23.5% of the community, a figure far above the state average. This contributes to the local family structure, where 42.5% of homes are couples with children.
Every single home in Guildford is a separate detached house. While 40.7% of these are owned outright, there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms compared to most similar areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as every household has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is common, accounting for 23.1% of the workforce.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.
The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average, and full-time employment has fallen by 29 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, slightly lower than the national figure.
While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.