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Stanhope
2 km²
A growing population of 486 people marks the recent trajectory of Stanhope, which has added about 67 residents since 2011. It is an older community where the typical resident is 50 and a quarter of the population are seniors. Many people here live alone or in single-parent families, often in their own detached homes. This is a quiet, mostly car-dependent area where residents are more likely to volunteer and have lower typical incomes than the state average.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average and has risen since 2011.
The area is much less diverse than most, with only 7.0% of people born overseas, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Most residents list Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A shift away from religious affiliation is evident, as those reporting no religion rose to 45.5% since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 14 points since 2011.
Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,024. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health issues are far more common here than in other areas, particularly mental health conditions. 38.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.
Residents are highly active in their community; 22.4% volunteer, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.
Single-person households are far more common than the state average, with 37.9% of people living alone. One-parent families also make up a much higher proportion of the community at 24.2%.
Home ownership is very strong, with 49.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $190 are much lower than the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, a significant drop since 2011.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 29.4% of the population, which is far above the national average. However, overall movement is lower than most areas, with fewer people moving in the last five years.
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is a little below the national figure and a significant drop from 2011. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.