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Newhaven
1 km²
Far older than the national average, Newhaven is a quiet community where the typical resident is 58. It has grown by about 50 people since 2011 and is now marked by a high proportion of seniors, with 32.3% aged 65 and over. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the housing, where more than half of the homes are owned outright. The area is well-served by local amenities, making it highly walkable for most residents.
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The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the Victoria and national average of 38. Children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
About 18.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 90.3% of residents. While 4.6% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A majority of the community has no religion (53.0%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 24 points since 2011.
The area is more qualified than most similar spots, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 3.9% had such a degree.
Typical weekly household income is $1,261, which is well below the state and national figures. However, 14.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, an increase of 14 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 22.6%. Residents also provide more unpaid care and do more housework than the state and national averages.
Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 27.7% of people live alone, while couples without children make up the largest group at 41.4%.
The area is dominated by separate houses (86.2%), many of which are large with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 54.3% of homes owned outright.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and 42.7% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home has become more common, rising to 15.8% since 2011.
About 35.6% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is a rise since 2011, though the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen to 3.6%.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a rate of 47.5%. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, well below the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, only 10.7% of residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes, which is far below the state average.