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Leitchville
1 km²
A small pocket of the Gannawarra region, Leitchville is a sparsely populated area that has seen its population shrink by 37% since 2011. It is a community of older residents, with a typical age of 55 and a high proportion of seniors. Most people here own their homes outright and live in detached houses, contributing to a stable but ageing character. The area is very walkable and has a strong spirit of local contribution through volunteering.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 34.4% of residents aged 65 and over. While the typical age is 55, there are still children under 15 making up 18.0% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, together accounting for over 90% of the population.
English is the primary language used at home for 90.8% of people. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion has risen to 33.6% since 2011, this is still well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 1.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 21.3% completing Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly household earning $850. No households in the community earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Local contribution is strong, with 20.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than in other areas.
A large portion of the community lives alone (34.2%) or in couples without children. Households are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, and a huge 61.4% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are very low at $160, far below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 72.2% of workers driving to work. No one in the area uses public transport to commute.
The population is very stable, as only 24.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and agriculture.
The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and public transport. However, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.