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Talbot
3 km²
Far older than most parts of the state, Talbot (L) is a small community where the typical resident is 61. This ageing profile is reflected in a high number of seniors and a very low proportion of children, who now make up only 7.4% of the population. While the town has grown by 27% since 2011, it remains a quiet area with low incomes and a high number of people living alone in their own homes.
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The community is notably older than the national figure, with 35.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift has accelerated since 2011, as the typical age rose by 8 years and the proportion of children fell by 14 points.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.7% since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 43.5% and 38.0% respectively.
English is the dominant language, and 84.9% of people use it exclusively at home. Very few people use another language (3.7%), which is far below the Victorian figure.
About 41.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.0%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 16 points since 2011 to 35.5%.
Incomes are much lower than typical for the state, with a typical weekly household income of $733. Only 6.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Health needs are high here, as 44.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 20.3% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care (18.3%) and a stronger presence of Defence Force veterans compared to the state.
Living arrangements are unusual, with 47.4% of people living alone and a typical household size of just 1.8 people. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% of homes owned outright. Renting is rare, and the typical weekly rent of $160 is far below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. However, 14.4% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 10 points since 2011.
The population is very stable, with only 16.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 39.4%. Common industries include manufacturing and health care, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.
Residents are within easy reach of parks and schools, but the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.