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Tylden
2 km²
A high proportion of children makes Tylden a family-focused community where the typical resident is now 40. Since 2011, the area has shifted from a senior-heavy population to one with far more young people, with children under 15 now making up 22% of the residents. This shift is reflected in the homes, which are almost exclusively large, detached houses often shared by couples with children. It is a relatively affluent pocket of the Macedon Ranges with a workforce that is increasingly qualified and well-paid.
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The area has a high number of children under 15, at 22%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical age is 40, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has fallen sharply since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 14.4% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victorian average.
English is the main language for 90.7% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen slightly to 4.5%, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents (56.2%) have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with a much higher proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or Year 12 certificate than in similar areas, though both figures remain below the state average.
Typical incomes are much higher than in similar areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $2,016. This is a significant increase from the $615 typical income recorded in 2011.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 12% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.
Unpaid care is common, with 38.2% of people caring for children, a rate far above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than in similar areas, though it has fallen since 2011.
Families with children are the norm, making up 64.7% of households. This helps explain why typical homes are larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 82.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 9.5%, while most households have a mortgage.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a vehicle. Working from home is common for 20.9% of the workforce, which is among the highest for similar areas.
About a third of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
A high 70.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, slightly lower than the state average.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.