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Oatlands
2 km²
A highly walkable hub in the Southern Midlands, Oatlands is a small community where most residents live within a short stroll of shops and health services. It has become a much older area over the last decade, with the typical resident now 58 and a large proportion of seniors. This shift is reflected in a population that has shrunk by 18% since 2011, as children under 15 have become much less common.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with people aged 65 and over making up 36.3% of the population. This senior presence has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 16 points.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 39.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
Education levels are far below the national figure, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $869 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 44% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high number of people needing help with daily activities, which rose 8.3 points since 2011.
Volunteerism is strong, with 19.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also common, though fewer people are caring for children compared to previous years.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 39.4% of households, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is high, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are much lower than elsewhere, sitting at $188.
Most people use a car to get to work, though 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas. About 7.9% of the workforce works from home.
The area is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 8.1% is well above the national figure. Local jobs are often in agriculture, health, or retail.
Oatlands is very walkable, with 94.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a range of amenities. Most residents can easily reach groceries, schools, and health services on foot.