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Jeparit
2 km²
A typical resident in Jeparit is 59, making it one of the oldest communities in the region. This small town has grown by 50% since 2011, though it remains a place where many people live alone or in older age. It is a highly walkable community where almost everyone can reach health services, schools, and shops within a short stroll. The area is characterised by low incomes and a high proportion of retirees, which is reflected in its quiet, residential feel.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 34.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the community, which is well below the Victorian average.
While 79.8% of residents were born in Australia, the number of people born overseas rose to 13.8% by 2021. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for 84.4% of the town, and the number of people using another language at home rose slightly to 3.7%. No one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
Religious views have shifted since 2011, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 18 points to 41.1%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.7%.
Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 22.5% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $706, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 42.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.
Volunteerism is higher than the national average at 19.9%, though this fell from 33.7% in 2011. Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, while few care for children unpaid.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per household. A large 37.1% of residents live alone, and almost half of all households consist of couples without children.
Home ownership is very high, with 60.3% of houses owned outright. The typical weekly rent of $135 is far below the Victorian average.
Cars are the main way to get around, as 0% of people commute by public transport. About 7.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, though 36.5% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a low rate of people working or looking for work at 34.8%. The unemployment rate is 18.0%, which is far above the national figure.
The town is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, schools, and parks.