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G21 Region

2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Greater Melbourne

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Table of contents

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2

About the areas 4

Five year age groups 7

Ancestry 10

Birthplace 13

Year of arrival in Australia 15

Proficiency in English 17

Language spoken at home 20

Religion 23

Qualifications 25

Highest level of schooling 27

Education institution attending 30

Need for assistance 33

Employment status 36

Industry sectors of employment 39

Occupations of employment 42

Method of travel to work 45

Volunteer work 47

Unpaid care 49

Individual income 51

Household income 53

Households summary 55

Household size 58

Dwelling type 61

Number of bedrooms per dwelling 63

Internet connection 65

Number of cars per household 67

Housing tenure 70

Housing loan repayments 72

Housing rental payments 74

SEIFA - disadvantage 77

About the community profile 78

The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL G21 Region population for 2012.

Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in

Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of

Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of the G21 Region. To

provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the

Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for the G21

Region.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to

use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)


G21 Region

Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in

numberChange in

percent

2001 254,732 -- --

2002 257,817 +3,085 +1.21

2003 260,324 +2,507 +0.97

2004 263,101 +2,777 +1.07

2005 266,273 +3,172 +1.21

2006 269,691 +3,418 +1.28

2007 272,270 +2,579 +0.96

2008 275,277 +3,007 +1.10

2009 278,763 +3,486 +1.27

2010 281,361 +2,598 +0.93

2011 284,193 +2,832 +1.01

2012 287,710 +3,517 +1.24

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts

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Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

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Location and boundaries

The G21 Region is located in south-western Victoria, between 75 and 160 kilometres from Melbourne. The G21

Region is bounded by Pyrenees Shire, the City of Ballarat and Moorabool Shire in the north, Wyndham City and Port

Phillip Bay in the east, Bass Strait in the south, and Corangamite Shire in the west.

Settlement history

European settlement dates from the 1830s, with land used mainly for timber-getting, farming, grazing and vineyards.

Growth was minimal until the 1840s, when many small townships were established. Expansion took place from the

1850s to the late 1800s, particularly in Geelong, aided by improved access, the gold rush and the establishment of

industries. Gradual population growth continued in the early 1900s. The most significant development occurred in the

post-war years, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s, aided by the rapid expansion of industry, immigration, the

construction of public housing estates and tourism. Population growth continued from the 1980s. The population of

the Region increased from nearly 224,000 in 1991 to 253,000 in 2006, with most of this growth from 1996. During this

period, population growth was focussed on the fringes of the Geelong urban area, as well as the Bellarine Peninsula,

the Surf Coast, and towns such as Apollo Bay, Bannockburn and Birregurra.

About the area

Important

Statistics

Population

278,8942011 Usual residents

Land area

894,441hectares (8,944

Km )2

Population density

0.31persons per hectare

G21 Region

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G21 Region

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Region

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Land use

The G21 Region is a rural, residential and resort

area, with some industrial and commercial land

use. The Region encompasses a total land area of

nearly 9,000 square kilometres, including

significant areas of State Forest and National

Park. Much of the rural area is used for timber-

getting, farming, grazing, cropping, dairying,

mining and viticulture. Tourism is an important

industry, especially in the southern section along

the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine

Peninsula. Geelong is the largest city and

population centre in the G21 Region. Other major

towns in the Region include Colac, the coastal

towns of Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Ocean

Grove and Torquay, and the inland rural centres of Bannockburn and Winchelsea.

Transport

The Region is served by the Princes Freeway, the Great Ocean Road, the Bellarine Highway, the Glenelg Highway,

the Hamilton Highway, the Midland Highway, the Princes Highway, the Surf Coast Highway, Avalon Airport and the

Melbourne-Geelong-Warrnambool railway line.

Major features

Major features of the Region include Great Otway National Park (including the former Otway National Park,

Angahook-Lorne State Park, Carlisle State Park and Melba Gully State Park), Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park,

Brisbane Ranges National Park, You Yangs Regional Park, Enfield State Park, Steiglitz Historic Park, Lake

Connewarre State Game Reserve, Lorne-Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, Erskine Falls, Otway Fly Treetop Walk, The

Great Ocean Road, Cape Otway Lighthouse, Ford Discovery Centre, Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong Naval & Maritime

Museum, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, National Wool Museum, Torquay Tiger Moth World, Geelong Waterfront,

the Geelong CBD, Westfield Bay City Plaza, Market Square Shopping Centre, Fort Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula

Railway, Deakin University, Gordon Institute of TAFE, Marcus Oldham College, Kardinia Park, Bells Beach, Eastern

Beach and other numerous beaches, and various wineries.

Indigenous background

The original inhabitants of the G21 Region were the Wathaurong Aboriginal people.

Included areas

The G21 Region includes Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire, the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of

Queenscliffe and Surf Coast Shire.

Land use

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The Age Structure of the G21 Region provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and

facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of the G21 Region's residential role and function and how it is likely

to change in the future.

Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which

enables direct comparison between each group.

To get a more complete picture the G21 Region's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household

Types and Dwelling Types.

Five year age groups

Age structure - Five year age groups

G21 Region 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups(years) Number %

GreaterMelbourne Number %

GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011

0 to 4 17,510 6.3 6.5 15,876 6.1 6.3 +1,635

5 to 9 17,421 6.2 6.0 17,031 6.6 6.3 +390

10 to 14 17,990 6.5 5.9 18,331 7.1 6.4 -341

15 to 19 18,518 6.6 6.3 17,955 6.9 6.7 +563

20 to 24 16,689 6.0 7.5 15,287 5.9 7.4 +1,402

25 to 29 15,994 5.7 7.9 13,940 5.4 7.1 +2,055

30 to 34 15,895 5.7 7.5 16,339 6.3 7.7 -444

35 to 39 18,974 6.8 7.5 17,884 6.9 7.9 +1,090

40 to 44 19,532 7.0 7.5 18,672 7.2 7.5 +861

45 to 49 19,588 7.0 6.9 18,890 7.3 7.2 +698

50 to 54 19,359 6.9 6.4 17,829 6.9 6.4 +1,530

55 to 59 18,074 6.5 5.6 16,839 6.5 5.9 +1,235

60 to 64 17,359 6.2 5.1 13,148 5.1 4.5 +4,211

65 to 69 13,301 4.8 3.9 11,052 4.3 3.6 +2,250

70 to 74 10,568 3.8 3.0 9,556 3.7 3.0 +1,013

75 to 79 8,537 3.1 2.4 8,702 3.4 2.6 -165

80 to 84 7,219 2.6 2.0 6,551 2.5 2.0 +669

85 and over 6,358 2.3 1.8 5,131 2.0 1.6 +1,228

Total 278,893 100.0 100.0 259,013 100.0 100.0 +19,881

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.

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Five year age structure, 2011

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Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was

a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older

age groups (65+).

Overall, 19.0% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 16.5% were aged 65 years and over, compared

with 18.5% and 13.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the age structure of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons aged 60 to 64 (6.2% compared to 5.1%)




Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, G21 Region's population increased by 19,880 people (7.7%). This represents an average

annual population change of 1.49% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:

60 to 64 (+4,211 persons)

65 to 69 (+2,250 persons)

25 to 29 (+2,055 persons)

0 to 4 (+1,635 persons)

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Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.

Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in the G21 Region regardless of where they were born

or what language they speak.

Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more

complete picture of the G21 Region's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry

Ancestry - ranked by size


Ancestry Number %Greater

Melbourne Number %Greater

Melbourne 2006 to 2011

Australian 107,242 38.5 26.4 111,024 42.9 30.2 -3,781

English 105,944 38.0 26.9 88,843 34.3 25.7 +17,101

Irish 35,042 12.6 8.8 28,633 11.1 8.4 +6,410

Scottish 30,767 11.0 7.2 24,842 9.6 6.7 +5,925

German 12,094 4.3 3.0 10,698 4.1 3.1 +1,397

Italian 10,782 3.9 7.0 9,752 3.8 7.2 +1,031

Dutch 7,756 2.8 1.6 7,358 2.8 1.7 +399

Croatian 4,013 1.4 0.9 3,926 1.5 0.9 +88

Polish 2,789 1.0 1.1 2,589 1.0 1.2 +200

Chinese 2,651 1.0 6.1 1,874 0.7 5.0 +778

Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Ancestry - totals


Ancestry totals Number %Greater



Not stated 16,672 6.0 6.4 17,326 6.7 8.1 -653

Total People 278,893 100.0 100.0 258,969 100.0 100.0 +19,925

Total responses 369,822 -- -- 335,400 -- -- +34,423


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Ancestry, 2011


Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in G21 Region in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries

nominated were:

Australian (107,242 people or 38.5%)

English (105,944 people or 38.0%)

Irish (35,042 people or 12.6%)

Scottish (30,767 people or 11.0%)

German (12,094 people or 4.3%)

In combination these five ancestries account for 291,089 responses in total, or 104.37% of all responses.

The major differences between the ancestries of the population in the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of people with Australian ancestry (38.5% compared to 26.4%)

A larger percentage of people with English ancestry (38.0% compared to 26.9%)

A larger percentage of people with Scottish ancestry (11.0% compared to 7.2%)

A larger percentage of people with Irish ancestry (12.6% compared to 8.8%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:

English (+17,101 persons)

Irish (+6,410 persons)

Scottish (+5,925 persons)

Australian (-3,781 persons)

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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in the G21

Region. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for

Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.

To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, the G21 Region's Country of Birth data should

be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace

Birthplace - ranked by size


Country of birth Number %Greater



United Kingdom 12,919 4.6 4.1 12,737 4.9 4.4 +183

New Zealand 2,556 0.9 1.7 2,194 0.8 1.5 +362

Italy 2,070 0.7 1.7 2,196 0.8 2.0 -125

Netherlands 1,906 0.7 0.3 2,065 0.8 0.4 -159

Germany 1,811 0.6 0.5 1,862 0.7 0.6 -51

Croatia 1,588 0.6 0.4 1,703 0.7 0.4 -114

India 1,144 0.4 2.7 454 0.2 1.4 +691

Philippines 1,071 0.4 0.8 743 0.3 0.7 +328

Serbia / Montenegro (fmr

Yugoslavia)

1,055 0.4 0.4 1,168 0.5 0.4 -113

China 971 0.3 2.3 562 0.2 1.5 +409

Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Birthplace - summary


Birthplace Number %Greater



Total Overseas born 40,355 14.5 31.4 36,829 14.2 28.6 +3,527

Non-English speaking

backgrounds

22,557 8.1 24.2 20,091 7.8 21.6 +2,467

Main English speaking

countries

17,798 6.4 7.2 16,738 6.5 7.0 +1,060

Australia 225,739 80.9 63.3 208,171 80.4 64.5 +17,568

Not Stated 12,866 4.6 5.3 14,020 5.4 6.9 -1,154

Total Population 278,960 100.0 100.0 259,020 100.0 100.0 +19,941


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Country of birth, 2011


Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the country of birth of the population in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non-

English speaking background.

Overall, 14.5% of the population was born overseas, and 8.1% were from a non-English speaking background,

compared with 31.4% and 24.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the G21 Region was Italy, where 0.7% of the population, or 2,070

people, were born.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne

were:

A smaller percentage of people born in India (0.4% compared to 2.7%)

A smaller percentage of people born in China (0.3% compared to 2.3%)

A smaller percentage of people born in Vietnam (0.1% compared to 1.7%)

A smaller percentage of people born in Greece (0.2% compared to 1.2%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 3,526 or 9.6%, and the number of

people from a non-English speaking background increased by 2,466 or 12.3%.

The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those

born in:

India (+691 persons)

China (+409 persons)

New Zealand (+362 persons)

Philippines (+328 persons)

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The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree

to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of the G21 Region in housing the overseas-

born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment opportunities

and pre-existing communities located in the area.

The G21 Region's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data, is a

good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.

Year of arrival in Australia

Year of arrival in Australia

G21 Region 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number %Greater

Melbourne

2006 to 9 Aug 2011 6,434 15.9 23.2

2001 to 2005 2,730 6.8 11.2

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 3,225 8.0 14.4

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 4,130 10.2 14.7

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 4,444 11.0 10.1

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 8,474 21.0 12.3

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 8,984 22.2 10.0

Not stated 1,967 4.9 4.2

Total 40,391 100.0 100.0


Year of arrival in Australia, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion of

recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).

Overall, 72.4% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 15.9% arrived during or after 2006,


The major differences between the year of arrival data of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of arrivals between in 1960 or earlier (22.2% compared to 10.0%)

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (21.0% compared to 12.3%)

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1971 and 1980 (11.0% compared to 10.1%)

A smaller percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (15.9% compared to 23.2%)

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Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language

other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,

Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects the G21 Region's ethnic composition and how long

the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to communicate

with the local population in languages other than English.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English


English proficiency Number %Greater



Speaks English only 245,362 88.0 66.3 228,583 88.3 68.5 +16,779

Speaks another language,

and English well or very well

19,315 6.9 24.0 16,759 6.5 21.1 +2,557

Speaks another language,

and English not well or not

at all

3,492 1.3 5.0 3,276 1.3 4.9 +217

Not Stated 10,676 3.8 4.6 10,396 4.0 5.6 +280

Total population 278,846 100.0 100.0 259,014 100.0 100.0 +19,833


Proficiency in English, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the proficiency in English data for the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that

there was a higher proportion of persons who spoke English only, and a lower proportion of persons who spoke

another language and English not well or not at all.

Overall, 88.0% of persons spoke English only, and 1.3% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,


Emerging groups

The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were

in those speaking:

Speaks English only (+16,779 persons)

Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+2,557 persons)

Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+217 persons)

Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011


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The G21 Region's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other

than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and

nationalities are retaining their language.

The G21 Region's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in

English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the

multicultural community.

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home - ranked by size


Language (excludesEnglish) Number %



Italian 2,964 1.1 2.8 3,141 1.2 3.3 -177

Croatian 2,308 0.8 0.5 2,454 0.9 0.5 -146

Macedonian 1,182 0.4 0.7 1,221 0.5 0.8 -39

Greek 1,130 0.4 2.8 1,066 0.4 3.1 +65

German 1,069 0.4 0.4 1,154 0.4 0.4 -85

Mandarin 923 0.3 2.5 582 0.2 1.7 +341

Serbian 870 0.3 0.4 907 0.4 0.4 -37

Filipino/Tagalog 819 0.3 0.7 495 0.2 0.6 +324

Dutch 751 0.3 0.2 821 0.3 0.2 -70

Polish 640 0.2 0.4 682 0.3 0.4 -42

Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Language - summary


Language summary Number %Greater



Speaks English only 245,295 87.9 66.3 228,590 88.3 68.5 +16,705

Non-English total 22,609 8.1 29.1 19,846 7.7 26.0 +2,764

Not stated 11,009 3.9 4.6 10,576 4.1 5.6 +434



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Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only, and a smaller proportion of

those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).

Overall, 87.9% of the population spoke English only, and 8.1% spoke a non-English language, compared with 66.3%

and 29.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in the G21 Region was Italian, with 1.1% of the

population, or 2,964 people speaking this language at home.

The major differences between the languages spoken at home for the population of the G21 Region and Greater

Melbourne in 2011 were:

A smaller percentage speaking Greek at home (0.4% compared to 2.8%)

A smaller percentage speaking Mandarin at home (0.3% compared to 2.5%)

A smaller percentage speaking Vietnamese at home (0.2% compared to 2.1%)

A smaller percentage speaking Italian at home (1.1% compared to 2.8%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by

2,763 or 13.9%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 16,705 or 7.3%.

The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were for

those speaking:

Karen (+361 persons)

Mandarin (+341 persons)

Filipino/Tagalog (+324 persons)

Hindi (+184 persons)

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The G21 Region's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in

conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing

the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious

compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the

population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief

systems.

The G21 Region's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as Country

of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.

Religion

Religions - ranked by size


Religion Number %Greater



Western (Roman) Catholic 76,133 27.3 27.1 70,328 27.2 28.2 +5,806

Anglican 40,247 14.4 10.8 40,045 15.5 12.2 +203

Uniting Church 20,678 7.4 3.4 22,462 8.7 4.0 -1,783

Presbyterian and Reformed 11,247 4.0 2.1 11,498 4.4 2.3 -250

Baptist 5,741 2.1 1.5 4,774 1.8 1.4 +968

Christian,nfd 5,599 2.0 1.9 3,948 1.5 1.4 +1,652

Lutheran 3,248 1.2 0.6 3,173 1.2 0.7 +76

Buddhism 2,642 0.9 4.0 1,720 0.7 3.5 +922

Greek Orthodox 2,121 0.8 4.0 2,087 0.8 4.3 +35

Islam 1,678 0.6 3.6 1,142 0.4 2.8 +536

Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Religions - summary


Religion totals Number %Greater



Christian total 173,819 62.3 55.8 167,311 64.6 59.0 +6,509

Non Christian total 6,649 2.4 11.8 4,232 1.6 9.1 +2,417

Non-classifiable religious

belief

2,300 0.8 0.9 2,133 0.8 0.8 +167

No religion 72,259 25.9 23.5 56,318 21.7 20.0 +15,942

Not stated 23,863 8.6 8.1 29,021 11.2 11.1 -5,158



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Religion, 2011


Change in religion, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a lower proportion of people who professed a religion and a higher proportion who stated they had no

religion.

Overall, 64.7% of the population nominated a religion, and 25.9% said they had no religion, compared with 67.6%


The largest single religion in the G21 Region was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 27.3% of the population or 76,133

people as adherents.

The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage who nominated Uniting Church (7.4% compared to 3.4%)

A larger percentage who nominated Anglican (14.4% compared to 10.8%)

A larger percentage who nominated Presbyterian and Reformed (4.0% compared to 2.1%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Greek Orthodox (0.8% compared to 4.0%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were for

those who nominated:

Western (Roman) Catholic (+5,806 persons)

Uniting Church (-1,783 persons)

Christian,nfd (+1,652 persons)

Baptist (+968 persons)

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Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most

important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and

Occupation, the G21 Region's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-

economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Qualifications

Highest qualification achieved


Qualification level Number %Greater



Bachelor or Higher degree 35,383 15.7 23.6 26,348 12.7 19.6 +9,035

Advanced Diploma or

Diploma

18,878 8.4 8.8 15,055 7.2 7.7 +3,823

Vocational 46,071 20.4 15.0 38,125 18.3 14.2 +7,947

No qualification 101,990 45.2 42.4 102,492 49.3 45.8 -501

Not stated 23,348 10.3 10.3 25,755 12.4 12.8 -2,406

Total persons aged 15+ 225,672 100.0 100.0 207,775 100.0 100.0 +17,897


Highest qualification achieved, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the qualifications of the population in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that

there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or

Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.

Overall, 44.5% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 45.2% had no qualifications,


The major differences between qualifications held by the population of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (20.4% compared to 15.0%)

A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (45.2% compared to 42.4%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (15.7% compared to 23.6%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were in those

with:

Bachelor or Higher degrees (+9,035 persons)

Vocational qualifications (+7,947 persons)

Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+3,823 persons)

No qualifications (-501 persons)

Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011


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The G21 Region's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such

as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services.

Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

Highest level of schooling

Highest level of secondary schooling completed


Level of schooling Number %Greater



Year 8 or below 16,278 7.2 6.4 18,607 9.0 7.8 -2,328

Year 9 or equivalent 18,779 8.3 5.5 18,982 9.1 6.2 -203

Year 10 or equivalent 40,131 17.8 12.9 39,019 18.8 14.1 +1,112



Did not go to school 1,208 0.5 1.2 1,143 0.6 1.3 +65

Not stated 18,039 8.0 7.9 18,597 9.0 9.7 -557



Highest level of schooling completed, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less)

and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Overall, 33.8% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 41.5% went on to complete Year 12 or

equivalent, compared with 26.0% and 54.6% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in the G21 Region and Greater

Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons who completed year 11 or equivalent (16.7% compared to 11.5%)



A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (41.5% compared to 54.6%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in the G21 Region, between 2006 and 2011

were:

Year 12 or equivalent (+18,341 persons)

Year 8 or below (-2,328 persons)



Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011


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The share of the G21 Region's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the

population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean

young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out

educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.

This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

Education institution attending

Education institute attending


Type of institute Number %Greater



Pre-school 4,636 1.7 1.7 4,365 1.7 1.6 +272

Primary school 22,507 8.1 7.6 22,254 8.6 7.9 +253

Primary - Government 15,477 5.5 4.9 15,985 6.2 5.2 -507

Primary - Catholic 4,723 1.7 1.7 4,166 1.6 1.8 +557

Primary - Independent 2,305 0.8 0.9 2,103 0.8 0.9 +203

Secondary school 19,121 6.9 6.3 18,678 7.2 6.5 +444

Secondary - Government 10,098 3.6 3.4 10,791 4.2 3.6 -692

Secondary - Catholic 5,098 1.8 1.5 4,330 1.7 1.5 +769

Secondary - Independent 3,924 1.4 1.4 3,557 1.4 1.4 +368

TAFE 6,185 2.2 2.2 5,229 2.0 2.1 +957

University 9,354 3.4 5.3 7,058 2.7 4.7 +2,297

Other 2,318 0.8 1.0 1,682 0.6 0.8 +637

Not attending 197,889 71.0 69.2 181,654 70.1 68.2 +16,235

Not stated 16,876 6.1 6.6 18,093 7.0 8.2 -1,217

Total 278,891 100.0 100.0 259,013 100.0 100.0 +19,878


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to

Greater Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion attending

secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.

Overall, 8.1% of the population were attending primary school, 6.9% of the population were attending secondary

institutions, and 5.6% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 7.6%, 6.3% and 7.6% respectively for Greater

Melbourne.

The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in the G21 Region and

Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons not attending (71.0% compared to 69.2%)

A smaller percentage of persons attending University (3.4% compared to 5.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, G21 Region's population aged 15 years and over increased by 19,870 people (+7.7%). This

represents an average annual change of 1.49% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in the G21 Region, between 2006 and

2011 were in those who nominated:

University (+2,297 persons)

TAFE (+957 persons)

Secondary - Catholic (+769 persons)

Secondary - Government (-692 persons)

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The G21 Region's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability. The

information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in the

provision of information and support to carers. The G21 Region's disability statistics help in understanding the

prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with

a disability, how that support is provided.

Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be

treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.

Need for assistance

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number

% of total agegroup

GreaterMelbourne Number

% of total agegroup


0 to 4 129 0.7 1.0 165 1.0 0.8 -36

5 to 9 557 3.2 2.5 426 2.5 2.0 +132

10 to 19 977 2.7 2.0 733 2.0 1.5 +245

20 to 59 4,113 2.9 2.0 3,266 2.4 1.8 +848

60 to 64 997 5.7 6.1 804 6.1 5.6 +194

65 to 69 972 7.2 7.8 677 6.1 6.9 +296

70 to 74 982 9.3 11.6 806 8.4 10.7 +177

75 to 79 1,258 15.0 18.7 1,211 13.9 16.9 +47

80 to 84 1,824 25.5 28.9 1,640 25.0 27.9 +185

85 and over 3,108 48.2 48.4 2,403 46.8 46.9 +705

Total persons needing

assistance

14,923 5.4 4.5 12,131 4.7 4.0 +2,792

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number %



Total persons needing

assistance

14,923 5.4 4.5 12,131 4.7 4.0 +2,792

Total persons not needing

assistance

251,094 90.1 90.3 234,155 90.4 89.7 +16,940

Not stated 12,748 4.6 5.2 12,726 4.9 6.3 +23

Total population 278,766 100.0 100.0 259,012 100.0 100.0 +19,755


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in the G21 Region compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a higher proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.

Overall, 5.4% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.5% for Greater

Melbourne.

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne

were:

A smaller percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (15.0% compared to 18.7%)



Emerging groups

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in the G21 Region

were in the age groups:

20 to 59 (+848 persons)

85 and over (+705 persons)

65 to 69 (+296 persons)

10 to 19 (+245 persons)

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The G21 Region's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or

part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and

social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure,

which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available

in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).

Employment status

Employment status


Employment status Number %Greater



Employed 127,680 95.0 94.5 114,489 94.2 94.7 +13,191

Employed full-time 75,008 55.8 60.1 68,935 56.7 61.0 +6,073

Employed part-time 50,226 37.4 32.3 42,551 35.0 31.0 +7,675

Hours worked not stated 2,447 1.8 2.1 3,003 2.5 2.7 -556

Unemployed 6,751 5.0 5.5 7,097 5.8 5.3 -346

Looking for full-time work 3,963 2.9 3.1 4,526 3.7 3.2 -563

Looking for part-time work 2,788 2.1 2.4 2,571 2.1 2.1 +217

Total Labour Force 134,430 100.0 100.0 121,586 100.0 100.0 +12,844

Labour force status


Labour force status Number %Greater



Total Labour force 134,430 59.6 62.5 121,586 58.5 61.2 +12,844

Not in the labour force 81,262 36.0 32.2 75,699 36.4 32.4 +5,564

Labour force status not stated 9,938 4.4 5.3 10,485 5.0 6.5 -547



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Dominant groups

The size of the G21 Region's labour force in 2011 was 134,430 persons, of which 50,226 were employed part-time

and 75,008 were full time workers.

Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to

Greater Melbourne shows that there was a similar proportion in employment, as well as a similar proportion

unemployed. Overall, 95.0% of the labour force was employed (56.6% of the population aged 15+), and 5.0%

unemployed (3.0% of the population aged 15+), compared with 94.5% and 5.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed

or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition

are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work

are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).

Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in the G21 Region in 2011 shows that there was a

lower proportion in the labour force (59.6%) compared with Greater Melbourne (62.5%).

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in the G21 Region showed an increase of 13,191 persons

and the number unemployed showed a decrease of 346 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the

labour force showed an increase of 12,844 persons, or 10.6%.

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The G21 Region’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within theresiding area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as

well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector

statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Industry sectors of employment

Industry sector of employment


Industry sector Number %Greater



Agriculture, Forestry and

Fishing

3,303 2.6 0.5 3,625 3.2 0.6 -321

Mining 203 0.2 0.2 237 0.2 0.2 -34

Manufacturing 14,282 11.2 10.8 15,505 13.5 12.9 -1,223

Electricity, Gas, Water and

Waste Services

1,422 1.1 1.0 1,129 1.0 0.7 +294

Construction 12,635 9.9 8.2 10,248 9.0 7.4 +2,387

Retail Trade 15,495 12.2 10.6 14,886 13.0 11.3 +609

Wholesale trade 4,235 3.3 5.0 4,388 3.8 5.5 -152

Accommodation and Food

Services

8,864 7.0 5.9 7,563 6.6 5.6 +1,301

Transport, Postal and

Warehousing

5,379 4.2 4.8 4,902 4.3 4.7 +478

Information Media and

Telecommunications

1,490 1.2 2.3 1,720 1.5 2.5 -229

Financial and Insurance

Services

3,342 2.6 4.8 2,503 2.2 4.7 +839

Rental, Hiring and Real

Estate Services

1,498 1.2 1.5 1,492 1.3 1.4 +7

Professional, Scientific and

Technical Services

6,343 5.0 8.9 5,311 4.6 8.2 +1,033

Administrative and Support

Services

4,081 3.2 3.5 3,571 3.1 3.5 +511

Public Administration and

Safety

7,567 5.9 5.1 6,364 5.6 5.0 +1,204

Education and Training 11,494 9.0 7.9 9,691 8.5 7.6 +1,803

Health Care and Social

Assistance

17,122 13.4 11.1 13,229 11.6 10.0 +3,894

Arts and Recreation Services 1,966 1.5 1.8 1,654 1.4 1.7 +312

Other Services 4,548 3.6 3.6 4,098 3.6 3.6 +451

Inadequately described or

not stated

2,167 1.7 2.5 2,370 2.1 2.7 -202

Total employed persons

aged 15+

127,446 100.0 100.0 114,486 100.0 100.0 +12,961


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The G21 Region's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the

residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in

the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other

indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating the

G21 Region's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupations of employment

Occupation of employment


Occupation Number %Greater



Managers 15,124 11.8 12.5 14,012 12.2 12.5 +1,112

Professionals 24,486 19.2 24.1 20,381 17.8 22.5 +4,105

Technicians and Trades

Workers

20,468 16.0 13.4 18,822 16.4 13.6 +1,647

Community and Personal

Service Workers

13,998 11.0 8.9 10,959 9.6 8.2 +3,039

Clerical and Administrative

Workers

15,649 12.3 15.3 14,472 12.6 15.9 +1,177

Sales Workers 12,974 10.2 9.7 12,133 10.6 10.2 +841

Machinery Operators And

Drivers

8,303 6.5 5.9 8,227 7.2 6.4 +76

Labourers 13,881 10.9 8.0 13,508 11.8 8.7 +373

Inadequately described 2,774 2.2 2.3 1,975 1.7 2.0 +800


aged 15+

127,659 100.0 100.0 114,489 100.0 100.0 +13,171


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Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in G21 Region in 2011 shows the three most popular

occupations were:

Professionals (24,486 people or 19.2%)

Technicians and Trades Workers (20,468 people or 16.0%)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (15,649 people or 12.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 60,603 people in total or 47.5% of the employed resident

population.

In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 24.1% in Professionals; 13.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and

15.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.9% compared to 8.0%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.0% compared to 13.4%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.0% compared to 8.9%)

A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (19.2% compared to 24.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in G21 Region increased by 13,170 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in the G21 Region were for those

employed as:

Professionals (+4,105 persons)

Community and Personal Service Workers (+3,039 persons)

Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,647 persons)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (+1,177 persons)

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The G21 Region's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There are

a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of affordable

and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the distance

travelled to work.

Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness

and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car

Ownership.

Method of travel to work

Method of travel to work


Main method of travel Number %Greater



Train 3,118 2.5 10.0 2,326 2.1 8.5 +792

Bus 1,290 1.0 1.5 1,194 1.1 1.2 +96

Tram or Ferry 11 0.0 2.3 59 0.1 2.0 -48

Taxi 150 0.1 0.2 191 0.2 0.2 -41

Car - as driver 84,274 67.2 60.6 74,308 65.9 61.2 +9,966

Car - as passenger 6,723 5.4 4.3 5,901 5.2 4.7 +823

Truck 962 0.8 0.7 1,178 1.0 0.9 -215

Motorbike 267 0.2 0.4 442 0.4 0.5 -175

Bicycle 991 0.8 1.3 1,162 1.0 1.1 -171

Walked only 3,977 3.2 2.9 3,803 3.4 3.0 +174

Other 958 0.8 1.0 956 0.8 0.9 +2

Worked at home 5,762 4.6 3.7 5,301 4.7 3.7 +461

Did not go to work 14,921 11.9 9.4 14,095 12.5 10.2 +826

Not stated 2,043 1.6 1.6 1,918 1.7 1.9 +125


aged 15+

125,450 100.0 100.0 112,834 100.0 100.0 +12,616


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Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 4,419 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in G21 Region,

compared with 92,226 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that 3.5% used public transport, while 73.5% used a private vehicle, compared with 13.8% and 66.1%

respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the method of travel to work of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (67.2% compared to 60.6%)

A larger percentage of persons who did not go to work (11.9% compared to 9.4%)

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (5.4% compared to 4.3%)

A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by train (2.5% compared to 10.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in G21 Region increased by 12,616 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in the G21 Region between 2006 and

2011 were for those nominated:

Car - as driver (+9,966 persons)

Did not go to work (+826 persons)

Car - as passenger (+823 persons)

Train (+792 persons)

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The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the

cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors

impacting on the level of volunteering in the G21 Region include the Age Structure of the population, the level of

Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Volunteer work

Voluntary work


Volunteer status Number %Greater



Volunteer 45,256 20.1 15.8 42,343 20.4 15.7 +2,913

Not a volunteer 163,663 72.5 76.4 148,194 71.3 74.8 +15,470

Volunteer work not stated 16,786 7.4 7.8 17,234 8.3 9.5 -447



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.

Overall, 20.1% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 15.8% for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of volunteers in G21 Region increased by 2,913 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011


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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in the G21 Region can be an important

indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing

proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home

support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by

Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense

of community cohesiveness.

Unpaid care

Unpaid care


Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number %



Provided unpaid assistance 27,559 12.2 10.9 23,385 11.3 10.0 +4,174

No unpaid assistance

provided

180,719 80.1 81.1 165,599 79.7 79.9 +15,120

Not stated 17,469 7.7 8.0 18,785 9.0 10.0 -1,315



Unpaid care, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or others.

Overall, 12.2% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 10.9% for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in the

G21 Region increased by 4,174 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011


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Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household

Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio-

economic status of the G21 Region. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors

including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications

and type of employment.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Individual Income Quartiles.

Individual income

Weekly individual gross income

G21 Region 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Melbourne

Negative Income/ Nil income 16,063 7.1 9.4

$1-$199 18,285 8.1 7.8

$200-$299 26,224 11.6 9.8

$300-$399 25,554 11.3 8.9

$400-$599 29,783 13.2 10.8

$600-$799 24,732 11.0 10.2

$800-$999 18,438 8.2 8.5

$1000-$1249 17,341 7.7 8.3

$1250-$1499 11,302 5.0 5.8

$1500-$1999 12,345 5.5 6.4

$2000 or more 9,275 4.1 6.5

Not stated 16,403 7.3 7.7

Total persons aged 15+ 225,751 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of individual income levels in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was

a lower proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a higher

proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).

Overall, 9.6% of the population earned a high income, and 38.2% earned a low income, compared with 12.9% and

35.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the G21 Region's individual incomes and Greater Melbourne's individual incomes

were:

A larger percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (13.2% compared to 10.8%)



A smaller percentage of persons who earned $2000 or more (4.1% compared to 6.5%)

Weekly individual gross income, 2011


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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. The G21 Region's Household Income is one of the most

important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and

Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the G21 Region. It is

important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large

number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large

capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household

Composition.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Household Income Quartiles.

Household income

Weekly household income

G21 Region 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Melbourne

Negative Income/Nil Income 1,132 1.1 1.7

$1-$199 1,703 1.6 1.6

$200-$299 3,299 3.1 2.4

$300-$399 7,833 7.4 5.3

$400-$599 11,662 11.0 8.1

$600-$799 10,337 9.7 7.7

$800-$999 9,336 8.8 7.5

$1000-$1249 8,886 8.4 8.0

$1250-$1499 7,890 7.4 7.4

$1500-$1999 11,836 11.1 11.7

$2000-$2499 8,199 7.7 8.6

$2500-$2999 6,307 5.9 8.4

$3000-$3499 3,543 3.3 4.9

$3500-$3999 1,333 1.3 2.4

$4000-$4999 1,000 0.9 2.0

$5000 or more 736 0.7 1.8

Not stated 11,262 10.6 10.6

Total households 106,304 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of household income levels in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was

a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a higher proportion of

low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).

Overall, 12.2% of the households earned a high income, and 24.1% were low income households, compared with

19.4% and 19.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the household incomes of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (11.0% compared to 8.1%)




Weekly household income, 2011


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The G21 Region's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals the

area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for services

and facilities as most are related to age and household types.

To continue building the story, the G21 Region's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with

Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Households summary

Household types


Households by type Number %Greater



Couples with children 31,873 29.2 33.6 30,333 30.3 33.5 +1,540

Couples without children 29,057 26.7 23.5 26,701 26.7 22.9 +2,356

One parent families 11,836 10.9 10.4 10,801 10.8 10.4 +1,036

Other families 960 0.9 1.4 903 0.9 1.4 +57

Group household 3,283 3.0 4.5 2,913 2.9 4.2 +371

Lone person 27,893 25.6 22.3 24,958 25.0 22.5 +2,935

Other not classifiable

household

2,787 2.6 3.4 2,481 2.5 4.3 +306

Visitor only households 1,318 1.2 0.9 941 0.9 0.7 +377

Total households 109,009 100.0 100.0 100,031 100.0 100.0 +8,978


Household types, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the household/family types in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a lower proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a similar proportion of one-parent families. Overall,

29.2% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 10.9% were one-parent families, compared with 33.6%


There were a higher proportion of lone person households and a higher proportion of couples without children.

Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 25.6% compared to 22.3% in Greater Melbourne while the

proportion of couples without children was 26.7% compared to 23.5% in Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of households in G21 Region increased by 8,978 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in family/household types in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were:

Lone person (+2,935 households)

Couples without children (+2,356 households)

Couples with children (+1,540 households)

One parent families (+1,036 households)

Change in household types, 2006 to 2011


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The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of

relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size

again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or

abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with

extended family members which significantly affects household size.

Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size

remained stable for the nation as a whole.

An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an

increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate

children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young

singles and couples to the area.

For greater insight, the G21 Region's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household Summary,

Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.

Household size

Household size


Number of persons usuallyresident Number %



1 person 27,809 26.5 23.3 24,921 25.8 23.7 +2,889

2 persons 36,888 35.1 32.0 33,984 35.2 32.1 +2,904

3 persons 15,566 14.8 17.0 14,395 14.9 16.6 +1,171

4 persons 15,403 14.7 17.4 14,552 15.1 17.2 +851

5 persons 6,762 6.4 7.2 6,373 6.6 7.3 +389

6 or more persons 2,561 2.4 3.2 2,388 2.5 3.0 +173

Total classifiable households 104,991 100.0 100.0 96,613 100.0 100.0 +8,378


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Household size, 2011


Change in household size, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in the G21 Region compared with Greater

Melbourne shows that there were a higher proportion of lone person households, and a lower proportion of larger

households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 26.5% of lone person households, and 23.6% of

larger households, compared with 23.3% and 27.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences in the household size for the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (26.5% compared to 23.3%)

A larger percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (35.1% compared to 32.0%)

A smaller percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (14.7% compared to 17.4%)

A smaller percentage of households with 3 persons usually resident (14.8% compared to 17.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of households in G21 Region increased by 8,378 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in the G21 Region between 2006 and

2011 were:

2 persons (+2,904 households)

1 person (+2,889 households)

3 persons (+1,171 households)

4 persons (+851 households)

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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of the G21 Region's residential role and function. A greater concentration

of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger,

detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form

often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public

transport nodes or employment centres.

Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and

Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in the G21 Region.

Dwelling type

Dwelling structure


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Separate house 114,567 85.7 71.1 104,872 85.9 71.6 +9,695

Medium density 17,280 12.9 21.1 15,685 12.9 21.5 +1,595

High density 542 0.4 7.2 289 0.2 6.3 +253

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 843 0.6 0.2 647 0.5 0.3 +196

Other 331 0.2 0.3 504 0.4 0.3 -173

Not stated 56 0.0 0.0 32 0.0 0.0 +24

Total Private Dwellings 133,619 100.0 100.0 122,029 100.0 100.0 +11,590

Dwelling type


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Occupied private dwellings 109,014 81.5 91.2 100,030 81.8 91.7 +8,984

Unoccupied private

dwellings

24,548 18.3 8.6 22,009 18.0 8.1 +2,539

Non private dwellings 257 0.2 0.2 268 0.2 0.2 -11

Total Dwellings 133,819 100.0 100.0 122,307 100.0 100.0 +11,512


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Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 114,567 separate houses in the area, 17,280 medium density dwellings, and 542 high density

dwellings.

Analysis of the types of dwellings in the G21 Region in 2011 shows that 85.7% of all dwellings were separate houses;

12.9% were medium density dwellings, and 0.4% were high density dwellings, compared with 71.1%, 21.1%, and 7.2%

in the Greater Melbourne respectively.

In 2011, a total of 81.5% of the dwellings in the G21 Region were occupied on Census night, compared to 91.2% in

Greater Melbourne. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 18.3%, which is larger compared to that found in

Greater Melbourne (8.6%).

Emerging groups

The total number of dwellings in the G21 Region increased by 11,512 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were:

Separate house (+9,695 dwellings)

Medium density (+1,595 dwellings)

High density (+253 dwellings)

Caravans, cabin, houseboat (+196 dwellings)

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The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type

information, provides insight into the role the G21 Region plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high

density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young

couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty

nesters and some families.

In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around

housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling

Number of bedrooms per dwelling


Number of bedrooms Number %Greater



0 or 1 bedrooms 4,136 3.8 5.5 3,708 3.7 5.0 +428

2 bedrooms 17,697 16.2 19.3 16,727 16.7 19.6 +970

3 bedrooms 55,658 51.1 43.8 53,021 53.0 45.2 +2,638

4 bedrooms 22,775 20.9 22.0 19,051 19.0 20.1 +3,725

5 bedrooms or more 4,002 3.7 4.3 3,165 3.2 3.9 +838

Not stated 4,737 4.3 5.1 4,366 4.4 6.2 +372



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that

there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, as well as a lower proportion of dwellings with 4 or

more bedrooms.

Overall, 20.0% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 24.6% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with

24.8% and 26.3% for Greater Melbourne respectively.

The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (51.1% compared to 43.8%)

A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (16.2% compared to 19.3%)

A smaller percentage of dwellings with no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (3.8% compared to 5.5%)

A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (20.9% compared to 22.0%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were:

4 bedrooms (+3,725 dwellings)

3 bedrooms (+2,638 dwellings)

2 bedrooms (+970 dwellings)

5 bedrooms or more (+838 dwellings)

Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011


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A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and

non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as

both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line.

Internet connectivity in the G21 Region can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income

and Age Structure.

Internet connection

Type of internet connection


Connection type Number %Greater



Total internet connection 78,784 72.3 76.4 55,497 55.5 61.0 +23,287

Broadband connection 70,675 64.8 70.0 34,171 34.2 42.7 +36,504

Dial-up connection 3,646 3.3 2.7 20,767 20.8 17.8 -17,120

Other connection 4,462 4.1 3.7 559 0.6 0.5 +3,903

No internet connection 23,743 21.8 16.8 38,992 39.0 31.5 -15,248

Not stated 6,465 5.9 6.8 5,541 5.5 7.5 +925



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in the G21 Region compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a higher proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection, and a

lower proportion of households with broadband connectivity.

Overall 25.1% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 64.8% had broadband

connectivity, compared with 19.5% and 70.0% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 23,287.

The largest changes in the internet connectivity in the G21 Region, between 2006 and 2011 were:

Broadband connection (+36,504 households)

Total internet connection (+23,287 households)

Dial-up connection (-17,120 households)

Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011


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The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The

number of motor vehicles per household in the G21 Region quantifies access to private transport and will be

influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to Public

Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on these

factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic

measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.

Number of cars per household

Car ownership


Number of cars Number %Greater



No motor vehicles 6,908 6.3 9.0 7,321 7.3 9.4 -413

1 motor vehicle 36,557 33.5 33.9 33,765 33.8 33.4 +2,793

2 motor vehicles 40,843 37.5 35.5 37,212 37.2 35.1 +3,632

3 or more motor vehicles 18,591 17.1 15.4 15,764 15.8 14.3 +2,828

Not stated 6,082 5.6 6.3 5,969 6.0 7.8 +114



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that 88.1% of the households owned at least one car, while 6.3% did not, compared with 84.8% and 9.0% respectively

in Greater Melbourne.

Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a similar proportion who owned just one car; a larger proportion

who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more.

Overall, 33.5% of the households owned one car; 37.5% owned two cars; and 17.1% owned three cars or more,

compared with 33.9%; 35.5% and 15.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the household car ownership in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011 were:

2 motor vehicles (+3,632 households)

3 or more motor vehicles (+2,828 households)

1 motor vehicle (+2,793 households)

No motor vehicles (-413 households)

Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011


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The G21 Region's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the role it plays in

the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area attractive to

young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with mature families

and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a significantly higher

share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in separate houses,

although this is not always the case.

In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in the G21 Region, Tenure data is useful for analysing

housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.

Housing tenure

Housing tenure


Tenure type Number %Greater



Fully owned 39,335 36.1 31.5 38,266 38.3 33.1 +1,069

Mortgage 37,257 34.2 35.3 33,599 33.6 34.8 +3,659

Renting 25,895 23.8 26.5 22,140 22.1 24.3 +3,755

Renting - Social housing 4,022 3.7 2.9 3,719 3.7 3.0 +303

Renting - Private 21,276 19.5 23.1 17,692 17.7 20.7 +3,584

Renting - Not stated 597 0.5 0.5 729 0.7 0.6 -132

Other tenure type 866 0.8 0.7 691 0.7 0.6 +175

Not stated 5,628 5.2 5.9 5,333 5.3 7.2 +296



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Housing tenure, 2011


Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of the G21 Region in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a larger proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a smaller proportion purchasing their

dwelling; and a smaller proportion who were renters.

Overall, 36.1% of the population owned their dwelling; 34.2% were purchasing, and 23.8% were renting, compared

with 31.5%, 35.3% and 26.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in the G21 Region between 2006 and 2011

were:

Mortgage (+3,659 persons)

Renting - Private (+3,584 persons)

Fully owned (+1,069 persons)

Renting - Social housing (+303 persons)

The total number of households in G21 Region increased by 8,954 between 2006 and 2011.

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Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in the G21 Region, length of occupancy and the level of

equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing stress

households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a higher

proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are also likely

to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere.

Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage

payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.

Housing loan repayments

Monthly housing loan repayments

G21 Region 2011

Monthly repayment amount Number %Greater

Melbourne

Nil repayments 801 2.2 2.2

$1-$149 341 0.9 0.8

$150-$299 576 1.5 1.0

$300-$449 1,114 3.0 2.1

$450-$599 1,111 3.0 2.0

$600-$799 2,029 5.5 3.6

$800-$999 2,659 7.1 4.8

$1000-$1199 3,223 8.7 6.3

$1200-$1399 3,733 10.0 7.4

$1400-$1599 3,325 8.9 7.3

$1600-$1799 3,583 9.6 8.3

$1800-$1999 2,434 6.5 6.5

$2000-$2199 3,362 9.0 10.7

$2200-$2399 1,386 3.7 4.9

$2400-$2599 915 2.5 4.0

$2600-$2999 1,793 4.8 7.0

$3000-$3999 1,821 4.9 9.2

$4000-$4999 609 1.6 3.5

$5000 and over 414 1.1 3.0

Not stated 1,982 5.3 5.6

Total households with a mortgage 37,221 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in the G21 Region compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per month or

more), and a larger proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month).

Overall, 12.5% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 23.2% were paying low repayments,

compared with 22.6% and 16.5% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the household loan repayments of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of $1200-$1399 (10.0% compared to 7.4%)




Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011


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Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in the G21 Region than mortgage repayments

because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling.

High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage,

or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income

households move by necessity for a lower cost of living.

Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over

time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.

Housing rental payments

Weekly housing rental payments

G21 Region 2011

Weekly rental amount Number %Greater

Melbourne

Nil 1,070 4.1 3.0

$1 - $74 589 2.3 1.3

$75 - $99 1,140 4.4 3.3

$100 - $124 1,240 4.8 2.1

$125 - $149 1,346 5.2 2.1

$150 - $174 2,010 7.7 2.9

$175 - $199 1,896 7.3 2.9

$200 - $224 2,774 10.6 5.2

$225 - $249 1,942 7.5 5.3

$250 - $274 2,922 11.2 8.4

$275 - $299 1,854 7.1 7.7

$300 - $324 2,069 7.9 11.6

$325 - $349 880 3.4 6.4

$350 - $374 1,086 4.2 7.9

$375 - $399 527 2.0 4.6

$400 - $424 583 2.2 4.9

$425 - $449 199 0.8 2.1

$450 - $549 551 2.1 7.6

$550 - $649 124 0.5 3.1

$650 - $749 76 0.3 1.5

$750 - $849 49 0.2 0.8

$850 - $949 34 0.1 0.4

$950+ 131 0.5 1.3

Rent Not stated 963 3.7 3.7

Total households renting 26,059 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in the G21 Region compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more), and

a larger proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).

Overall, 6.7% of households were paying high rental payments, and 20.7% were paying low payments, compared with

21.7% and 11.7% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the housing rental payments of the G21 Region and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of $200 - $224 (10.6% compared to 5.2%)




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The G21 Region SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage

based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level

of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of

disadvantage.

The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,

high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged

communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between

areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.

A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher

level of disadvantage.

SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas

SEIFA - disadvantage

Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Victoria

Local Government Area 2011 index

Nillumbik (S) 1,098.3

Boroondara (C) 1,097.6

Bayside (C) 1,091.1

Stonnington (C) 1,083.7

Manningham (C) 1,071.4

Glen Eira (C) 1,069.4

Port Phillip (C) 1,065.7

Macedon Ranges (S) 1,055.1

Whitehorse (C) 1,051.2

Knox (C) 1,049.3

Banyule (C) 1,047.4

Monash (C) 1,044.9

Maroondah (C) 1,043.9

Kingston (C) 1,037.7

Yarra Ranges (S) 1,037.1

Moonee Valley (C) 1,027.1

Melbourne (C) 1,025.8

Cardinia (S) 1,024.3

Mornington Peninsula (S) 1,022.5

Yarra (C) 1,019.1

Unincorporated Vic 1,019.0

Moyne (S) 1,017.3

Wyndham (C) 1,013.4

Mansfield (S) 1,012.1

Indigo (S) 1,009.8

Moorabool (S) 1,008.5

Casey (C) 1,006.5

Melton (S) 1,002.1

Hobsons Bay (C) 1,001.7

G21 region 1,000.8

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South Gippsland (S) 999.5

Baw Baw (S) 998.1

Moreland (C) 998.1

Murrindindi (S) 997.2

Frankston (C) 996.7

Mitchell (S) 996.1

Towong (S) 995.9

Southern Grampians (S) 994.5

Darebin (C) 990.3

Whittlesea (C) 988.6

Warrnambool (C) 988.6

Horsham (RC) 987.4

Alpine (S) 986.9

Corangamite (S) 986.1

West Wimmera (S) 985.6

Mount Alexander (S) 983.3

Greater Bendigo (C) 983.1

Wangaratta (RC) 981.1

Ballarat (C) 980.8

Hepburn (S) 979.6

Bass Coast (S) 977.5

Wodonga (RC) 974.7

Wellington (S) 974.1

Maribyrnong (C) 974.0

Strathbogie (S) 970.2

Buloke (S) 967.7

Campaspe (S) 964.1

Glenelg (S) 960.2

Gannawarra (S) 958.8

East Gippsland (S) 958.2

Benalla (RC) 957.2

Moira (S) 952.4

Yarriambiack (S) 952.4

Greater Shepparton (C) 951.9

Hume (C) 951.8

Ararat (RC) 950.5

Swan Hill (RC) 949.8

Hindmarsh (S) 946.6

Pyrenees (S) 939.9

Latrobe (C) 939.7

Northern Grampians (S) 937.6

Mildura (RC) 935.0

Loddon (S) 934.1

Brimbank (C) 925.8

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Central Goldfields (S) 904.6

Greater Dandenong (C) 894.9

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, thepopulation experts.

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Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census

collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to

inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public.

The G21 Region Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the Region and its suburbs based on results

from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated with

population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual

Estimated Resident Population (ERP).

Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an

accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography

Notes section.

Results for the G21 Region include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income, qualifications,

occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family structure,

household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings people

live in.

The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to

answer three important questions:

1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here?

2. How are they changing?

3. How do they compare to other areas?

This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it

changes.

You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data,

analysed and presented by population experts and funded by the G21 Region.

About the community profile

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