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Harrietville
2 km²
Tucked into the Alpine region of Victoria, Harrietville is a small town of 354 people that has grown by 36% since 2011. It is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 44. The area has seen a significant shift toward a more educated and secular population, with a strong trend of people moving away from organized religion. This is a place where many residents prefer to work from home or drive, reflecting its rural setting.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the country, and the population has grown by 93 people since 2011.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure, it has risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 14.4%.
English is the primary language for 80.2% of the community. Only 4.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.3%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 37 point increase since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with a much higher proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher (25.4%) than most similar areas. This represents a 19 point rise since 2011.
Typical personal weekly income is $920, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 26.1% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to most areas.
The community consists mostly of couples, with 53.9% having children and 33.5% without. About 24.8% of people live alone.
Separate houses make up 93.4% of the dwellings. Renting has become more common, rising 19 points since 2011 to 28.9%, while 36.4% of homes are owned outright.
Most residents rely on cars, and no one commutes by public transport. Interestingly, 20.7% of the workforce now works from home, a 16 point increase since 2011.
The area is quite dynamic, with 40.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Many locals work in accommodation and food services.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities per resident. While most homes are within walking distance of groceries and parks, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.