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Katandra West
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Fewer than 300 people live in Katandra West, making it a small community that stands out for its high proportion of detached houses and larger family homes. It is a noticeably older area than the state average, though the number of seniors has fallen since 2011. Many residents are in de facto relationships, and there is a strong presence of families with children. The area is largely car-dependent and residential in character, with very few people born overseas.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population shrank by about 9 people since 2011, the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 4.7%, which is well above the Victorian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 3.9% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0% of the population using another language, which is far below the national figure.
Over half of the community (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average and one that has risen by 25 points since 2011.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 17.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than similar areas, though still well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are more common here than in similar areas, with 20% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, including a high rate of mental health conditions (16.1%) and long-term health conditions (35.7%), which is well above the state average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 20.9% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 18.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Family homes are common, but one-parent families are much more frequent here (22.7%) than in most other areas. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average, and typical homes hold 2.6 people.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.5%, and typical monthly mortgage payments ($1,064) are far below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and 75.8% of workers drive to their jobs.
The community is quite stable, with only 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There are no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is more common here (61.7%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score. While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, there are no grocery stores or health services within that distance.