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Remainder of State/Territory
221,913 km²
Daily life in Remainder of State/Territory (Vic.) is centered on the home and car, with a population that is far older than the national figure. This expansive area is defined by a high proportion of older adults and seniors, making up over half the community. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born region where most people own their own large homes. The character is one of quiet independence, with a strong lean toward volunteering and home-based activity.
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The typical resident is 47, making this area far older than the Victorian and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with 81.4% born here. Only 10.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.
English is the primary language for 87.5% of residents. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
About 44.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.3% of the population.
A fair number of residents are well qualified, with 17.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.
Typical family incomes are $1,978 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. Personal incomes are also higher than the usual level for other areas of this type.
People here are slightly more likely to have a long-term health condition than the state average, though 60% report having none. Those needing help with daily activities are a little below the national figure.
This is a highly active community, with 20.5% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and care.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. People living alone are much less common than in other areas, making up only 21% of households.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.1% of all homes. Home ownership is very high, with 47.7% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 98.8% of homes have at least one vehicle. Only 0.4% of people commute using public transport, while 21.5% work from home.
The population is very stable, as only 27.6% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major industry, employing 17.8% of the workforce.
This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from basic services, with only 6.7% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.