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Rupanyup
1 km²
A typical resident is 56 years old, making Rupanyup (L) far older than most Australian communities. The population has grown 56% since 2011, but it remains a place where seniors now make up nearly a third of the residents. This ageing trend is reflected in a high number of people living alone and a significant increase in those needing daily health support. It is a small, quiet settlement in Victoria where most people own their homes outright.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical age rising 14 years since 2011 to 56. People aged 65 and over now make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.
While 81.3% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas, reaching 12.5%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.
People using another language at home have increased to 11.3% since 2011, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state average.
Religious patterns are about the same as the national average, with 48.4% of residents identifying as Christian and 39.4% reporting no religion.
Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12, a figure that fell 24 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $833, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. This represents a significant drop of $1,303 since 2011.
Health challenges are common here; 43.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 29.9%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
The community has shifted toward smaller households, with 37.7% of people now living alone—a rise of 27 points since 2011.
Housing is very stable, with 65.8% of homes owned outright and 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Typical weekly rent is $178, which is much lower than the national average.
Reliance on cars is high, as no one commutes by public transport and 59.8% of workers drive to their jobs.
The area has seen a rise in movement, with 31.3% of residents moving in the last five years and 15.9% arriving recently from overseas.
The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 40.5%. Those employed are most often found in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.
The town is very walkable, with every home located within a 15-minute walk of a park, the grocery store, and a school.