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Linton
2 km²
The population of Linton has grown by 82% since 2011, adding about 191 people to the community. It is now a far older area than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and many seniors. The community is largely composed of detached houses and is characterized by high rates of home ownership. This growth has occurred alongside a significant shift toward a non-religious identity.
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The typical resident is 47, and 28.1% of the population are seniors, which is far above the national figure. While children under 15 make up 19.1% of the area, de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and Australian averages.
A majority of residents now report having no religion, at 53.7%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 36 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,117, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for this metric.
Health challenges are common here; 46.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 18% live with a mental health condition. Both figures are far above the national average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.4% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 13.4%.
Living arrangements are diverse, with 35.3% of people living alone and 16.9% in one-parent families. This results in a lower number of people per home than in most areas.
Almost every home is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in other areas.
The community is car-reliant, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 20.3% of workers now work from home, a trend that has risen since 2011.
About 35.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
About half of adults are working or looking for work, with 58.9% employed full-time. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.
Linton is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. While many homes are within walking distance of a school, others have no nearby access to groceries or health services.