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Learmonth
1 km²
A far older population than the national average lives in Learmonth, where the typical resident is 46 years old. This small community has grown by about 17 people since 2011 and is characterized by a high proportion of couples and a strong presence of former Defence Force members. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born area with very few overseas arrivals and a high rate of home ownership. The neighborhood feels traditional, with a strong focus on family life and a high number of large, detached houses.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the area has a lower proportion of children than most similar places.
This is a very traditional community where 89.7% of people were born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is much lower than in most areas and has fallen since 2011.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
Nearly half of the community (42.6%) reported no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 17 points since 2011.
The community has seen a big jump in qualifications, with the share of people who finished Year 12 rising by 28 points since 2011. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of adults, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,069, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Both personal and household incomes have risen significantly since 2011.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 12.9%. This contributes to a long-term health condition rate that is well above the national figure.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with a higher-than-average number of people caring for children, volunteering, and providing unpaid care. Notably, 5.8% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
Families with children make up nearly half of all households. The area also has a high number of de facto relationships, which is well above the Victorian and national averages.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 94.5% of homes. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 10.4% of people now work from home, up from none in 2011.
Around 35.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is a rise of 7.7 points since 2011.
Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1% and a higher-than-average share of full-time workers. Health care and construction are the most common industries for local workers.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or public transport, there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.