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Pyramid Hill
1 km²
A rapid population increase of 81% since 2011 has reshaped Pyramid Hill into a more diverse community. The typical resident is now 47, making the area far older than the national average. This growth has brought a significant rise in overseas arrivals and a shift toward a more varied mix of languages and ancestries. Despite these changes, it remains a modest rural centre where separate houses are the norm and incomes generally stay well below the state average.
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The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 24.4% of people aged 65 or over. While the typical age is 47, the number of children under 15 has risen to 16.2% since 2011.
Overseas births have risen sharply to 22.3% since 2011, which is among the highest for similar areas. This shift is seen in the ancestry data, where Filipino heritage now accounts for 17.9% of the population.
Reflecting the rise in overseas arrivals, 18.1% of residents now use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.
People with no religion make up 33.9% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.
More adults have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this is still far below the state average. The number of people who finished Year 12 rose 8.1 points since 2011 to 30.7%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $946, which is far below the state figure of $1,759. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of people. This is higher than the national average, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of Victoria, with 18.1% of people helping out. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid fell 11 points since 2011.
One-parent families make up 21.3% of the area, which is well above the national average. A large number of people—41.8%—live alone, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.5% of all dwellings. Many residents own their homes outright (49.5%), and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at just $150.
Most people rely on cars, with 65.7% driving to work and 0% using public transport for their commute. About 9.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The area has seen a significant increase in recent overseas arrivals, which rose 17 points since 2011 to reach 17.0% of the population.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 34.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is well above the state and national figures.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. Health services are also highly accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a short walk.