Buloke Shire Council

Buloke Shire 2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional VIC

community profile

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Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 6 Five year age groups 9 Ancestry 12 Birthplace 15 Year of arrival in Australia 17 Proficiency in English 19 Language spoken at home 22 Religion 25 Qualifications 27 Highest level of schooling 29 Education institution attending 32 Need for assistance 35 Employment status 38 Industry sectors of employment 41 Occupations of employment 44 Method of travel to work 47 Volunteer work 49 Unpaid care 51 Individual income 53 Household income 55 Households summary 57 Household size 60 Dwelling type 63 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65 Internet connection 67 Number of cars per household 69 Housing tenure 71 Housing loan repayments 73 Housing rental payments 75 SEIFA - disadvantage 78 About the community profile 79 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Buloke Shire 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 Buloke Shire. 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 Buloke Shire. 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)

Buloke Shire

Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 7,331 -- --

2002 7,260 -71 -0.97

2003 7,179 -81 -1.12

2004 7,115 -64 -0.89

2005 7,109 -6 -0.08

2006 7,102 -7 -0.10

2007 6,986 -116 -1.63

2008 6,879 -107 -1.53

2009 6,807 -72 -1.05

2010 6,648 -159 -2.34

2011 6,462 -186 -2.80

2012 6,358 -104 -1.61

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

Page 3 of 81 Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

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

Page 4 of 81 Population highlights 2011 Buloke Shire Regional VIC Victoria Australia

Median age 48 41 37 37

Median weekly $945 $1,216 $1,234 household $742 income

27% 32% 31% Couples with children 25%

Older couples 14% without children 11% 9% 9%

Medium and 11% 23% 25% high density 4% Housing

32% 34% 33% Households with a mortgage 22%

$190 $277 $285 Median weekly rent $100

24% 26% 29% Households renting 17%

Non-English 6% 20% 16% speaking 3% backgrounds

2% 5% 4% University attendance 1%

13% 21% 19% Bachelor or Higher degree 9%

21% Vocational 19% 16% 18%

2% 11% 10% Public transport (to work) 0%

Page 5 of 81 5% 5% 6% Unemployment 4%

SEIFA index of 978 1010 1002 disadvantage 968 2011

Page 6 of 81 About the area Location and boundaries Buloke Shire is located in north-western Victoria, between 210 and 360 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Buloke Shire is bounded by Mildura and Swan Hill Rural Cities in the north, Gannawarra and Loddon Shires in the east, Northern Grampians Shire in the south, and Yarriambiack Shire in the west. Name origin Buloke is named after the buloke or bulloak tree, Allocasuarina luehmannii, which is common in the area.

Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 6,388 800,379 0.01 2011 Usual residents hectares (8,004 persons per hectare Km2)

Buloke Shire

Legend Wards Buloke Shire Overlay areas

Settlement history European settlement of the area dates from the 1840s, with land used mainly for pastoral purposes. Growth took place in the late 1800s as townships were established, railway lines were constructed and grain growing became the dominant industry. The population of the Shire began to gradually decline from the 1960s. The population continued to decline from the early 1990s, falling from about 8,400 in 1991 to about 6,200 in 2011.

Page 7 of 81 Land use Land use Buloke Shire is a predominantly rural area. The main townships are Birchip, Charlton, Donald, Sea Lake and Wycheproof. Smaller townships include Berriwillock, Culgoa, Nandaly, Nullawil and Watchem. The Shire encompasses a total land area of about 8,000 square kilometres. Land is used largely for agriculture, particularly grain (wheat, oats and barley) production and sheep grazing. Transport Buloke Shire is served by the Calder Highway, the Borung Highway and the Sunraysia Highway. Major features Major features of the Shire include Lake Tyrrell, Lake Buloke, Mount Jeffcott Fauna and Flora Reserve, Charlton Golden Grains Museum, the Avoca River and various golf clubs. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Buloke area were the Jaara and Wemba-Wemba Aboriginal people. Included areas Buloke Shire includes the townships and localities of Ballapur, Banyan, Barrakee, Berriwillock, Bimbourie, Birchip, Birchip West, Boigbeat, Buckrabanyule (part), Bunguluke, Carron, Charlton, Chirrip, Cokum, Coonooer Bridge (part), Cope Cope (part), Corack, Corack East, Culgoa, Curyo, Donald, Dooboobetic, Dumosa, Gil Gil, Glenloth, Glenloth East (part), Granite Flat, Jeffcott, Jeffcott North, Jeruk, Jil Jil, Kalpienung, Karyrie, Kinnabulla, Laen (part), Laen East, Laen North, Lake Marmal (part), Lake Tyrrell, Lalbert (part), Lawler (part), Litchfield, Marlbed, Massey, Morton Plains, Myall, Nandaly, Nareewillock, Narraport, Ninda, Nine Mile (part), Ninyeunook (part), Nullawil, Nyarrin, Pier Milan, Reedy Dam, Rich Avon, Richmond Plains (part), Sea Lake, Springfield, Straten, Sutton, Teddywaddy, Teddywaddy West, Terrappee (part), Thalia, Tittybong (part), Towaninny (part), Towaninny South, Turriff East, Tyenna, Tyrell (part), Tyrrell Downs, Wangie, Warmur, Warne, Watchem, Watchem West, Watchupga, Whirily, Wilkur, Willangie, Wooroonook, Woosang (part), Wycheproof, Wycheproof South, Yawong Hills, Yeungroon and Yeungroon East (part).

Page 8 of 81 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Buloke Shire provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Buloke Shire'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 Buloke Shire's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Age structure - Five year age groups

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 334 5.2 6.3 375 5.5 6.0 -41

5 to 9 391 6.1 6.2 452 6.6 6.8 -61

10 to 14 442 6.9 6.7 534 7.8 7.5 -92

15 to 19 410 6.4 6.8 420 6.1 7.0 -10

20 to 24 226 3.5 5.5 182 2.7 5.5 +44

25 to 29 208 3.3 5.2 207 3.0 4.9 +1

30 to 34 233 3.6 5.2 293 4.3 5.8 -60

35 to 39 283 4.4 6.1 408 6.0 6.6 -125

40 to 44 418 6.5 6.7 466 6.8 7.1 -48

45 to 49 436 6.8 7.0 518 7.6 7.4 -82

50 to 54 486 7.6 7.1 451 6.6 7.1 +35

55 to 59 486 7.6 6.9 530 7.7 6.7 -44

60 to 64 507 7.9 6.6 416 6.1 5.4 +91

65 to 69 376 5.9 5.2 425 6.2 4.6 -49

70 to 74 370 5.8 4.1 351 5.1 3.8 +19

75 to 79 289 4.5 3.2 341 5.0 3.4 -52

80 to 84 258 4.0 2.6 272 4.0 2.5 -14

85 and over 235 3.7 2.3 211 3.1 2.0 +24

Total 6,388 100.0 100.0 6,852 100.0 100.0 -464

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

Page 9 of 81 Five year age structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

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

Page 10 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+). Overall, 18.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 23.9% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 19.2% and 17.6% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the age structure of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (5.8% compared to 4.1%) A larger percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (4.0% compared to 2.6%) A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (3.7% compared to 2.3%) A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (4.5% compared to 3.2%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Buloke Shire's population decreased by 464 people (6.8%). This represents an average annual population change of -1.39% per year over the period. The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups: 35 to 39 (-125 persons) 10 to 14 (-92 persons) 60 to 64 (+91 persons) 45 to 49 (-82 persons)

Page 11 of 81 Ancestry 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 Buloke Shire 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 Buloke Shire's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry - ranked by size

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Australian 2,833 44.3 40.9 3,340 48.8 45.8 -507

English 2,524 39.5 39.9 2,394 35.0 35.8 +130

Irish 1,073 16.8 12.6 1,059 15.5 11.3 +14

Scottish 796 12.5 10.9 813 11.9 9.4 -17

German 214 3.4 4.6 221 3.2 4.4 -7

Italian 84 1.3 3.6 76 1.1 3.5 +8

Dutch 82 1.3 2.3 59 0.9 2.3 +23

Indian 44 0.7 0.5 3 0.0 0.2 +41

Filipino 30 0.5 0.4 18 0.3 0.3 +12

Chinese 27 0.4 0.7 24 0.4 0.6 +3

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

Ancestry - totals

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry totals Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Not stated 351 5.5 6.6 453 6.6 7.1 -102

Total People 6,388 100.0 100.0 6,849 100.0 100.0 -461

Total responses 8,296 -- -- 8,682 -- -- -386

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

Page 12 of 81 Ancestry, 2011

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

Page 13 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Buloke Shire in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries nominated were: Australian (2,833 people or 44.3%) English (2,524 people or 39.5%) Irish (1,073 people or 16.8%) Scottish (796 people or 12.5%) German (214 people or 3.4%) In combination these five ancestries account for 7,440 responses in total, or 116.47% of all responses. The major differences between the ancestries of the population in Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of people with Irish ancestry (16.8% compared to 12.6%) A larger percentage of people with Australian ancestry (44.3% compared to 40.9%) A larger percentage of people with Scottish ancestry (12.5% compared to 10.9%) A smaller percentage of people with Italian ancestry (1.3% compared to 3.6%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were: Australian (-507 persons) English (+130 persons)

Page 14 of 81 Birthplace Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Buloke Shire. 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, Buloke Shire's Country of Birth data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace - ranked by size

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Country of birth Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 United Kingdom 116 1.8 3.5 119 1.7 3.5 -3

New Zealand 50 0.8 1.0 26 0.4 0.9 +24

India 41 0.6 0.4 6 0.1 0.2 +35

Philippines 27 0.4 0.3 7 0.1 0.2 +20

Netherlands 22 0.3 0.6 20 0.3 0.6 +2

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

Birthplace - summary

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Birthplace Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Total Overseas born 359 5.6 10.6 290 4.2 10.1 +69

Non-English speaking 168 2.6 5.5 127 1.9 5.2 +41 backgrounds

Main English speaking 191 3.0 5.1 163 2.4 4.9 +28 countries

Australia 5,767 90.3 84.3 6,223 90.8 84.3 -456

Not Stated 261 4.1 5.0 339 4.9 5.6 -78

Total Population 6,387 100.0 100.0 6,852 100.0 100.0 -465

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

Page 15 of 81 Country of birth, 2011

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

Page 16 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 5.6% of the population was born overseas, and 2.6% were from a non-English speaking background, compared with 10.6% and 5.5% respectively for Regional VIC. The major difference between the countries of birth of the population in Buloke Shire and Regional VIC was: A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (1.8% compared to 3.5%) Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 69 or 23.8%, and the number of people from a non-English speaking background increased by 41 or 32.3%. There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 17 of 81 Year of arrival in Australia 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 Buloke Shire 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. Buloke Shire'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

Buloke Shire 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 9 Aug 2011 85 23.5 15.8

2001 to 2005 16 4.4 7.2

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 28 7.7 8.4

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 38 10.5 9.4

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 41 11.3 11.0

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 56 15.5 19.2

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 80 22.1 23.5

Not stated 18 5.0 5.5

Total 362 100.0 100.0

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

Year of arrival in Australia, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 18 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a larger proportion of recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011). Overall, 67.1% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 23.5% arrived during or after 2006, compared with 71.5% and 15.8% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the year of arrival data of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (23.5% compared to 15.8%) A larger percentage of arrivals between 1981 and 1990 (10.5% compared to 9.4%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (15.5% compared to 19.2%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 2001 and 2005 (4.4% compared to 7.2%)

Page 19 of 81 Proficiency in English 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 Buloke Shire'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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

English proficiency Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 6,057 94.8 90.4 6,542 95.5 91.1 -485

Speaks another language, 146 2.3 4.6 110 1.6 4.0 +36 and English well or very well

Speaks another language, 15 0.2 0.8 10 0.1 0.7 +5 and English not well or not at all

Not Stated 169 2.6 4.1 189 2.8 4.1 -20

Total population 6,387 100.0 100.0 6,851 100.0 100.0 -464

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

Proficiency in English, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 20 of 81 Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011

The most significant change in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 was in those speaking: Speaks English only (-485 persons)

Page 21 of 81 Language spoken at home Buloke Shire'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. Buloke Shire'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 - ranked by size

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Language (excludes English) Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Malayalam 27 0.4 0.1 0 0.0 0.0 +27

Filipino/Tagalog 21 0.3 0.2 6 0.1 0.1 +15

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

Language - summary

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Language summary Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 6,057 94.8 90.4 6,542 95.4 91.1 -485

Non-English total 150 2.3 5.3 109 1.6 4.7 +41

Not stated 179 2.8 4.3 204 3.0 4.2 -25

Total Population 6,386 100.0 100.0 6,855 100.0 100.0 -469

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

Page 22 of 81 Language spoken at home, 2011

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

Page 23 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 94.8% of the population spoke English only, and 2.3% spoke a non-English language, compared with 90.4% and 5.3% respectively for Regional VIC. The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Buloke Shire was Malayalam, with 0.4% of the population, or 27 people speaking this language at home. There were no major differences between Buloke Shire and Regional VIC in 2011. Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by 41 or 37.6%, and the number of people who spoke English only decreased by 485 or 7.4%. There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 24 of 81 Religion Buloke Shire'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. Buloke Shire'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.

Religions - ranked by size

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Religion Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Western (Roman) Catholic 1,945 30.4 25.1 2,067 30.2 25.0 -122

Uniting Church 1,386 21.7 8.6 1,685 24.6 9.9 -299

Anglican 913 14.3 16.7 990 14.5 17.8 -77

Presbyterian and Reformed 246 3.9 4.2 299 4.4 4.5 -53

Baptist 114 1.8 1.4 72 1.1 1.4 +42

Lutheran 45 0.7 1.3 57 0.8 1.4 -12

Christian,nfd 39 0.6 1.9 50 0.7 1.4 -11

Pentecostal 32 0.5 0.8 23 0.3 0.9 +9

Hinduism 23 0.4 0.2 3 0.0 0.1 +20

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

Religions - summary

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Religion totals Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Christian total 4,779 74.8 62.7 5,301 77.4 64.9 -522

Non Christian total 53 0.8 2.0 53 0.8 1.5 0

Non-classifiable religious 23 0.4 0.8 22 0.3 0.7 +1 belief

No religion 1,116 17.5 25.4 951 13.9 21.5 +165

Not stated 417 6.5 9.0 524 7.6 11.4 -107

Total Population 6,388 100.0 100.0 6,851 100.0 100.0 -463

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

Page 25 of 81 Religion, 2011

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

Page 26 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a higher proportion of people who professed a religion and a lower proportion who stated they had no religion. Overall, 75.6% of the population nominated a religion, and 17.5% said they had no religion, compared with 64.7% and 25.4% respectively for Regional VIC. The largest single religion in Buloke Shire was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 30.4% of the population or 1,945 people as adherents. The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage who nominated Uniting Church (21.7% compared to 8.6%) A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (30.4% compared to 25.1%) A smaller percentage who nominated Anglican (14.3% compared to 16.7%) A smaller percentage who nominated Christian,nfd (0.6% compared to 1.9%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 were for those who nominated: Uniting Church (-299 persons) Western (Roman) Catholic (-122 persons) Anglican (-77 persons) Presbyterian and Reformed (-53 persons)

Page 27 of 81 Qualifications 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, Buloke Shire's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio- economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Highest qualification achieved

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Qualification level Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Bachelor or Higher degree 456 8.7 12.5 439 8.0 10.5 +17

Advanced Diploma or 273 5.2 7.2 239 4.4 6.2 +34 Diploma

Vocational 974 18.7 20.7 882 16.1 18.5 +92

No qualification 2,943 56.4 48.4 3,291 59.9 52.2 -348

Not stated 575 11.0 11.1 640 11.7 12.7 -65

Total persons aged 15+ 5,221 100.0 100.0 5,491 100.0 100.0 -270

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

Highest qualification achieved, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 28 of 81 Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 32.6% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 56.4% had no qualifications, compared with 40.5% and 48.4% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (56.4% compared to 48.4%) A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (8.7% compared to 12.5%) A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (18.7% compared to 20.7%) A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (5.2% compared to 7.2%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 were in those with: No qualifications (-348 persons) Vocational qualifications (+92 persons)

Page 29 of 81 Highest level of schooling Buloke Shire'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 secondary schooling completed

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Level of schooling Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Year 8 or below 625 12.0 8.5 796 14.5 10.2 -171

Year 9 or equivalent 545 10.4 9.6 626 11.4 10.3 -81

Year 10 or equivalent 1,117 21.4 20.4 1,169 21.3 20.9 -52

Year 11 or equivalent 979 18.7 16.9 1,040 19.0 17.2 -61

Year 12 or equivalent 1,498 28.7 35.6 1,364 24.9 31.4 +134

Did not go to school 12 0.2 0.5 21 0.4 0.5 -9

Not stated 447 8.6 8.6 467 8.5 9.5 -20

Total persons aged 15+ 5,223 100.0 100.0 5,483 100.0 100.0 -260

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

Highest level of schooling completed, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 30 of 81 Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 44.0% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 28.7% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 39.0% and 35.6% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons who completed year 8 or below (12.0% compared to 8.5%) A larger percentage of persons who completed year 11 or equivalent (18.7% compared to 16.9%) A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (21.4% compared to 20.4%) A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (28.7% compared to 35.6%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Buloke Shire, between 2006 and 2011 were: Year 8 or below (-171 persons) Year 12 or equivalent (+134 persons) Year 9 or equivalent (-81 persons) Year 11 or equivalent (-61 persons)

Page 31 of 81 Education institution attending The share of Buloke Shire'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 institute attending

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Type of institute Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Pre-school 107 1.7 1.6 75 1.1 1.5 +32

Primary school 531 8.3 8.1 605 8.8 8.9 -74

Primary - Government 407 6.4 5.5 475 6.9 6.5 -68

Primary - Catholic 118 1.8 1.9 123 1.8 1.8 -5

Primary - Independent 6 0.1 0.7 7 0.1 0.6 -1

Secondary school 453 7.1 6.9 554 8.1 7.4 -101

Secondary - Government 439 6.9 4.2 535 7.8 4.8 -96

Secondary - Catholic 11 0.2 1.8 13 0.2 1.6 -2

Secondary - Independent 3 0.0 1.0 6 0.1 0.9 -3

TAFE 53 0.8 2.2 58 0.8 1.9 -5

University 76 1.2 2.4 58 0.8 2.0 +18

Other 26 0.4 0.7 8 0.1 0.6 +18

Not attending 4,781 74.8 71.5 5,064 73.9 70.3 -283

Not stated 361 5.7 6.6 430 6.3 7.3 -69

Total 6,388 100.0 100.0 6,852 100.0 100.0 -464

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

Page 32 of 81 Education institute attending, 2011

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

Page 33 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a similar proportion attending primary school, a similar proportion attending secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education. Overall, 8.3% of the population were attending primary school, 7.1% of the population were attending secondary institutions, and 2.0% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.1%, 6.9% and 4.6% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons not attending (74.8% compared to 71.5%) A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic secondary school (6.9% compared to 4.2%) A smaller percentage of persons attending and independent secondary school (0.2% compared to 1.8%) A smaller percentage of persons attending TAFE (0.8% compared to 2.2%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Buloke Shire's population aged 15 years and over decreased by 464 people (+6.8%). This represents an average annual change of -1.39% per year over the period. The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Buloke Shire, between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated: Secondary school (-101 persons) Secondary - Government (-96 persons) Primary school (-74 persons) Primary - Government (-68 persons)

Page 34 of 81 Need for assistance Buloke Shire'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. Buloke Shire'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 with core activities

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age % of total age % of total age group (years) Number group Regional VIC Number group Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 6 1.8 1.1 3 0.8 1.0 +3

5 to 9 9 2.3 3.2 14 3.1 2.4 -5

10 to 19 3 0.4 2.8 14 1.5 2.1 -11

20 to 59 110 4.0 3.2 74 2.4 2.8 +36

60 to 64 49 9.5 6.7 29 6.9 5.8 +20

65 to 69 34 9.1 7.3 30 7.1 6.1 +4

70 to 74 38 10.3 9.4 37 10.5 8.3 +1

75 to 79 45 15.7 14.6 39 11.4 13.5 +6

80 to 84 39 14.7 23.6 59 21.6 24.9 -20

85 and over 99 40.9 47.0 114 54.8 47.0 -15

Total persons needing 432 6.8 5.7 413 6.0 4.9 +19 assistance

Need for assistance with core activities

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age group (years) Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Total persons needing 432 6.8 5.7 413 6.0 4.9 +19 assistance

Total persons not needing 5,749 90.0 89.4 6,215 90.7 90.1 -466 assistance

Not stated 207 3.2 4.9 222 3.2 5.1 -15

Total population 6,388 100.0 100.0 6,850 100.0 100.0 -462

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

Page 35 of 81 Need for assistance with core activities, 2011

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

Page 36 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Buloke Shire compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities. Overall, 6.8% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 5.7% for Regional VIC. The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons aged 60 to 64 (9.5% compared to 6.7%) A larger percentage of persons aged 65 to 69 (9.1% compared to 7.3%) A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (15.7% compared to 14.6%) A smaller percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (14.7% compared to 23.6%) Emerging groups There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 37 of 81 Employment status Buloke Shire'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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Employment status Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Employed 2,724 96.1 94.8 2,875 96.7 94.3 -151

Employed full-time 1,722 60.7 56.2 1,823 61.3 57.4 -101

Employed part-time 922 32.5 36.5 967 32.5 34.3 -45

Hours worked not stated 80 2.8 2.1 85 2.9 2.6 -5

Unemployed 112 3.9 5.2 97 3.3 5.7 +15

Looking for full-time work 77 2.7 3.1 62 2.1 3.7 +15

Looking for part-time work 35 1.2 2.0 35 1.2 2.0 0

Total Labour Force 2,836 100.0 100.0 2,972 100.0 100.0 -136

Labour force status

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Labour force status Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Total Labour force 2,836 54.3 58.2 2,972 54.2 58.2 -136

Not in the labour force 2,170 41.5 36.8 2,255 41.1 36.4 -85

Labour force status not stated 217 4.2 5.0 256 4.7 5.4 -39

Total persons aged 15+ 5,223 100.0 100.0 5,483 100.0 100.0 -260

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

Page 38 of 81 Employment status, 2011

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

Page 39 of 81 Dominant groups The size of Buloke Shire's labour force in 2011 was 2,836 persons, of which 922 were employed part-time and 1,722 were full time workers. Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a higher proportion in employment, and a lower proportion unemployed. Overall, 96.1% of the labour force was employed (52.2% of the population aged 15+), and 3.9% unemployed (2.1% of the population aged 15+), compared with 94.8% and 5.2% respectively for Regional VIC. 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 Buloke Shire in 2011 shows that there was a lower proportion in the labour force (54.3%) compared with Regional VIC (58.2%). Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Buloke Shire showed a decrease of 151 persons and the number unemployed showed an increase of 15 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the labour force showed a decrease of 136 persons, or 4.6%.

Page 40 of 81 Industry sectors of employment Buloke Shire’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing 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 sector of employment

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Industry sector Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Agriculture, Forestry and 818 30.0 7.8 958 33.3 9.5 -140 Fishing

Mining 11 0.4 0.8 9 0.3 0.6 +2

Manufacturing 130 4.8 10.4 139 4.8 11.8 -9

Electricity, Gas, Water and 15 0.6 1.5 32 1.1 1.3 -17 Waste Services

Construction 149 5.5 8.9 140 4.9 8.1 +9

Retail Trade 214 7.9 11.6 251 8.7 12.3 -37

Wholesale trade 111 4.1 3.1 111 3.9 3.3 0

Accommodation and Food 99 3.6 6.8 99 3.4 6.4 0 Services

Transport, Postal and 175 6.4 4.1 153 5.3 4.0 +22 Warehousing

Information Media and 21 0.8 1.1 9 0.3 1.3 +12 Telecommunications

Financial and Insurance 21 0.8 2.0 27 0.9 2.0 -6 Services

Rental, Hiring and Real 10 0.4 1.0 12 0.4 1.1 -2 Estate Services

Professional, Scientific and 46 1.7 4.0 29 1.0 3.6 +17 Technical Services

Administrative and Support 37 1.4 2.6 37 1.3 2.6 0 Services

Public Administration and 155 5.7 6.1 154 5.4 5.7 +1 Safety

Education and Training 227 8.3 8.2 235 8.2 7.8 -8

Health Care and Social 319 11.7 13.1 320 11.1 11.5 -1 Assistance

Arts and Recreation Services 13 0.5 1.3 8 0.3 1.2 +5

Other Services 88 3.2 3.6 94 3.3 3.5 -6

Inadequately described or 66 2.4 2.1 59 2.1 2.3 +7 not stated

Total employed persons 2,725 100.0 100.0 2,876 100.0 100.0 -151 aged 15+

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

Page 41 of 81 Industry sector of employment, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 42 of 81 Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011

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

Page 43 of 81 Occupations of employment Buloke Shire'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 Buloke Shire's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupation of employment

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Occupation Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Managers 894 32.8 15.2 1,049 36.5 16.4 -155

Professionals 343 12.6 16.7 347 12.1 15.5 -4

Technicians and Trades 306 11.2 15.4 310 10.8 15.3 -4 Workers

Community and Personal 210 7.7 10.3 169 5.9 9.1 +41 Service Workers

Clerical and Administrative 221 8.1 11.7 227 7.9 11.7 -6 Workers

Sales Workers 171 6.3 9.7 179 6.2 9.9 -8

Machinery Operators And 200 7.3 6.9 192 6.7 7.0 +8 Drivers

Labourers 344 12.6 12.3 354 12.3 13.3 -10

Inadequately described 36 1.3 2.0 50 1.7 1.8 -14

Total employed persons 2,725 100.0 100.0 2,877 100.0 100.0 -152 aged 15+

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

Page 44 of 81 Occupation of employment, 2011

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

Page 45 of 81 Dominant groups An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Buloke Shire in 2011 shows the three most popular occupations were: Managers (894 people or 32.8%) Labourers (344 people or 12.6%) Professionals (343 people or 12.6%) In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,581 people in total or 58.0% of the employed resident population. In comparison, Regional VIC employed 15.2% in Managers; 12.3% in Labourers; and 16.7% in Professionals. The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (32.8% compared to 15.2%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.6% compared to 16.7%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.2% compared to 15.4%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (8.1% compared to 11.7%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Buloke Shire decreased by 152 between 2006 and 2011. The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Buloke Shire was for those employed as: Managers (-155 persons)

Page 46 of 81 Method of travel to work Buloke Shire'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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Main method of travel Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Train 3 0.1 1.3 0 0.0 0.7 +3

Bus 7 0.3 0.8 0 0.0 0.7 +7

Tram or Ferry 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0

Taxi 0 0.0 0.1 0 0.0 0.2 0

Car - as driver 1,442 53.4 64.8 1,409 49.7 62.3 +33

Car - as passenger 88 3.3 5.4 99 3.5 5.4 -11

Truck 50 1.9 1.0 58 2.0 1.2 -8

Motorbike 4 0.1 0.5 13 0.5 0.6 -9

Bicycle 27 1.0 0.9 46 1.6 1.1 -19

Walked only 315 11.7 4.5 325 11.5 5.3 -10

Other 83 3.1 1.3 88 3.1 1.2 -5

Worked at home 410 15.2 6.4 490 17.3 7.4 -80

Did not go to work 210 7.8 11.5 252 8.9 12.0 -42

Not stated 63 2.3 1.7 54 1.9 1.9 +9

Total employed persons 2,702 100.0 100.0 2,834 100.0 100.0 -132 aged 15+

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

Page 47 of 81 Method of travel to work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

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

Page 48 of 81 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 10 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Buloke Shire, compared with 1,584 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 Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that 0.4% used public transport, while 58.6% used a private vehicle, compared with 2.1% and 71.6% respectively in Regional VIC. The major differences between the method of travel to work of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons who worked at home (15.2% compared to 6.4%) A larger percentage of persons who walked only (11.7% compared to 4.5%) A larger percentage of persons who travelled by an 'other' method (3.1% compared to 1.3%) A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (53.4% compared to 64.8%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Buloke Shire decreased by 132 between 2006 and 2011. The largest change in the method of travel to work by resident population in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 was for those nominated: Worked at home (-80 persons)

Page 49 of 81 Volunteer work 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 Buloke Shire include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Voluntary work

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Volunteer status Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Volunteer 2,230 42.7 23.4 2,300 41.9 24.3 -70

Not a volunteer 2,606 49.9 68.4 2,754 50.2 66.8 -148

Volunteer work not stated 390 7.5 8.1 432 7.9 8.9 -42

Total persons aged 15+ 5,226 100.0 100.0 5,486 100.0 100.0 -260

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

Voluntary work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 50 of 81 Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011

Page 51 of 81 Unpaid care The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Buloke Shire 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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Provided unpaid assistance 755 14.5 12.4 691 12.6 11.3 +64

No unpaid assistance 4,046 77.5 79.1 4,304 78.4 79.1 -258 provided

Not stated 423 8.1 8.5 492 9.0 9.7 -69

Total persons aged 15+ 5,224 100.0 100.0 5,487 100.0 100.0 -263

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

Unpaid care, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 52 of 81 Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011

Page 53 of 81 Individual income 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 Buloke Shire. 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.

Weekly individual gross income

Buloke Shire 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional VIC Negative Income/ Nil income 405 7.8 6.6

$1-$199 394 7.5 8.0

$200-$299 760 14.6 12.5

$300-$399 840 16.1 12.5

$400-$599 809 15.5 14.1

$600-$799 592 11.3 11.5

$800-$999 363 7.0 8.1

$1000-$1249 324 6.2 7.1

$1250-$1499 142 2.7 4.3

$1500-$1999 134 2.6 4.4

$2000 or more 83 1.6 3.1

Not stated 376 7.2 7.7

Total persons aged 15+ 5,222 100.0 100.0

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

Page 54 of 81 Weekly individual gross income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of individual income levels in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 4.2% of the population earned a high income, and 45.9% earned a low income, compared with 7.5% and 39.6% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between Buloke Shire's individual incomes and Regional VIC's individual incomes were: A larger percentage of persons who earned $300-$399 (16.1% compared to 12.5%) A larger percentage of persons who earned $200-$299 (14.6% compared to 12.5%) A larger percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (15.5% compared to 14.1%) A larger percentage of persons who earned Negative Income/ Nil income (7.8% compared to 6.6%)

Page 55 of 81 Household income Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Buloke Shire'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 Buloke Shire. 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.

Weekly household income

Buloke Shire 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional VIC Negative Income/Nil Income 47 1.8 1.2

$1-$199 66 2.5 1.8

$200-$299 114 4.3 3.5

$300-$399 314 11.8 8.4

$400-$599 408 15.4 12.3

$600-$799 317 12.0 10.6

$800-$999 237 8.9 9.3

$1000-$1249 203 7.7 8.5

$1250-$1499 180 6.8 7.5

$1500-$1999 221 8.3 10.3

$2000-$2499 120 4.5 6.7

$2500-$2999 57 2.1 4.5

$3000-$3499 26 1.0 2.5

$3500-$3999 9 0.3 0.9

$4000-$4999 9 0.3 0.6

$5000 or more 14 0.5 0.6

Not stated 310 11.7 10.7

Total households 2,652 100.0 100.0

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

Page 56 of 81 Weekly household income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of household income levels in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 4.3% of the households earned a high income, and 35.8% were low income households, compared with 9.2% and 27.2% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the household incomes of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of households who earned $300-$399 (11.8% compared to 8.4%) A larger percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (15.4% compared to 12.3%) A larger percentage of households who earned $600-$799 (12.0% compared to 10.6%) A smaller percentage of households who earned $2500-$2999 (2.1% compared to 4.5%)

Page 57 of 81 Households summary Buloke Shire'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, Buloke Shire's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Household types

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Households by type Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Couples with children 664 24.7 26.9 755 27.2 28.7 -91

Couples without children 827 30.8 27.8 868 31.3 27.6 -41

One parent families 168 6.3 10.5 192 6.9 10.4 -24

Other families 15 0.6 0.8 22 0.8 0.9 -7

Group household 65 2.4 2.9 63 2.3 2.8 +2

Lone person 875 32.6 26.8 818 29.5 25.7 +57

Other not classifiable 34 1.3 2.6 29 1.0 2.5 +5 household

Visitor only households 40 1.5 1.6 26 0.9 1.4 +14

Total households 2,688 100.0 100.0 2,773 100.0 100.0 -85

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

Household types, 2011

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

Page 58 of 81 Change in household types, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the household/family types in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a lower proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a lower proportion of one-parent families. Overall, 24.7% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 6.3% were one-parent families, compared with 26.9% and 10.5% respectively for Regional VIC. 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 32.6% compared to 26.8% in Regional VIC while the proportion of couples without children was 30.8% compared to 27.8% in Regional VIC. Emerging groups The number of households in Buloke Shire decreased by 85 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in family/household types in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 were: Couples with children (-91 households) Lone person (+57 households)

Page 59 of 81 Household size 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, Buloke Shire'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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Number of persons usually resident Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 1 person 868 33.2 27.9 822 30.3 26.7 +46

2 persons 977 37.4 36.3 1,013 37.4 36.1 -36

3 persons 279 10.7 13.9 321 11.8 14.0 -42

4 persons 255 9.8 13.1 297 11.0 13.8 -42

5 persons 153 5.9 6.2 180 6.6 6.7 -27

6 or more persons 81 3.1 2.6 77 2.8 2.7 +4

Total classifiable households 2,613 100.0 100.0 2,710 100.0 100.0 -97

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

Page 60 of 81 Household size, 2011

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

Page 61 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Buloke Shire compared with Regional VIC 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 33.2% of lone person households, and 18.7% of larger households, compared with 27.9% and 21.9% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences in the household size for Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (33.2% compared to 27.9%) A larger percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (37.4% compared to 36.3%) A smaller percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (9.8% compared to 13.1%) A smaller percentage of households with 3 persons usually resident (10.7% compared to 13.9%) Emerging groups The number of households in Buloke Shire decreased by 97 between 2006 and 2011. There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 62 of 81 Dwelling type Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Buloke Shire'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 Buloke Shire.

Dwelling structure

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Separate house 3,084 94.5 87.8 3,083 93.6 87.8 +1

Medium density 131 4.0 10.4 157 4.8 10.3 -26

High density 0 0.0 0.3 0 0.0 0.2 0

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 17 0.5 1.0 15 0.5 1.1 +2

Other 27 0.8 0.4 39 1.2 0.6 -12

Not stated 3 0.1 0.1 0 0.0 0.0 +3

Total Private Dwellings 3,262 100.0 100.0 3,294 100.0 100.0 -32

Dwelling type

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Occupied private dwellings 2,688 81.9 83.3 2,773 83.6 83.8 -85

Unoccupied private 576 17.6 16.3 523 15.8 15.8 +53 dwellings

Non private dwellings 18 0.5 0.4 21 0.6 0.4 -3

Total Dwellings 3,282 100.0 100.0 3,317 100.0 100.0 -35

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

Page 63 of 81 Dwelling structure, 2011

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

Page 64 of 81 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 3,084 separate houses in the area, 131 medium density dwellings, and no high density dwellings. Analysis of the types of dwellings in Buloke Shire in 2011 shows that 94.5% of all dwellings were separate houses; 4.0% were medium density dwellings, and none% were high density dwellings, compared with 87.8%, 10.4%, and 0.3% in the Regional VIC respectively. In 2011, a total of 81.9% of the dwellings in Buloke Shire were occupied on Census night, compared to 83.3% in Regional VIC. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 17.6%, which is larger compared to that found in Regional VIC (16.3%). Emerging groups The total number of dwellings in Buloke Shire decreased by 35 between 2006 and 2011. There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 65 of 81 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 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 Buloke Shire 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

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Number of bedrooms Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 0 or 1 bedrooms 110 4.1 3.9 109 3.9 4.0 +1

2 bedrooms 390 14.5 16.5 412 14.9 16.7 -22

3 bedrooms 1,422 52.9 50.4 1,472 53.1 51.8 -50

4 bedrooms 584 21.7 21.0 612 22.1 19.6 -28

5 bedrooms or more 78 2.9 3.5 88 3.2 3.2 -10

Not stated 105 3.9 4.8 78 2.8 4.6 +27

Total households 2,689 100.0 100.0 2,771 100.0 100.0 -82

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

Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011

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

Page 66 of 81 Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, and a similar proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms. Overall, 18.6% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 24.6% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with 20.4% and 24.4% for Regional VIC respectively. The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (52.9% compared to 50.4%) A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (14.5% compared to 16.5%) Emerging groups The largest change in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 was: 3 bedrooms (-50 dwellings)

Page 67 of 81 Internet connection 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 Buloke Shire can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income and Age Structure.

Type of internet connection

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Connection type Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Total internet connection 1,578 58.7 68.4 1,245 44.9 51.8 +333

Broadband connection 1,432 53.3 60.9 539 19.4 27.4 +893

Dial-up connection 81 3.0 3.6 687 24.8 23.8 -606

Other connection 65 2.4 3.9 19 0.7 0.6 +46

No internet connection 973 36.2 25.3 1,414 51.0 42.4 -441

Not stated 137 5.1 6.4 113 4.1 5.8 +24

Total households 2,688 100.0 100.0 2,772 100.0 100.0 -84

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

Type of internet connection, 2011

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

Page 68 of 81 Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in Buloke Shire compared to Regional VIC 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 39.2% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 53.3% had broadband connectivity, compared with 28.8% and 60.9% respectively in Regional VIC. Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 333. The largest changes in the internet connectivity in Buloke Shire, between 2006 and 2011 were: Broadband connection (+893 households) Dial-up connection (-606 households) No internet connection (-441 households)

Page 69 of 81 Number of cars per household 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 Buloke Shire 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.

Car ownership

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Number of cars Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 No motor vehicles 182 6.8 6.4 169 6.1 7.1 +13

1 motor vehicle 843 31.4 33.0 885 31.9 33.0 -42

2 motor vehicles 922 34.3 36.1 947 34.1 36.3 -25

3 or more motor vehicles 605 22.5 18.4 629 22.7 17.4 -24

Not stated 134 5.0 6.1 144 5.2 6.2 -10

Total households 2,686 100.0 100.0 2,774 100.0 100.0 -88

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

Car ownership, 2011

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

Page 70 of 81 Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the car ownership of the households in Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that 88.2% of the households owned at least one car, while 6.8% did not, compared with 87.5% and 6.4% respectively in Regional VIC. Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a smaller proportion who owned just one car; a smaller proportion who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more. Overall, 31.4% of the households owned one car; 34.3% owned two cars; and 22.5% owned three cars or more, compared with 33.0%; 36.1% and 18.4% respectively for Regional VIC. Emerging groups There were no major differences in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011.

Page 71 of 81 Housing tenure Buloke Shire'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 Buloke Shire, Tenure data is useful for analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.

Housing tenure

Buloke Shire 2011 2006 Change

Tenure type Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 Fully owned 1,476 54.9 37.3 1,593 57.4 39.1 -117

Mortgage 591 22.0 32.1 580 20.9 31.8 +11

Renting 463 17.2 24.1 432 15.6 22.7 +31

Renting - Social housing 69 2.6 4.0 86 3.1 4.2 -17

Renting - Private 354 13.2 19.3 307 11.1 17.5 +47

Renting - Not stated 40 1.5 0.8 39 1.4 1.0 +1

Other tenure type 36 1.3 0.8 42 1.5 0.8 -6

Not stated 122 4.5 5.6 126 4.5 5.6 -4

Total households 2,688 100.0 100.0 2,773 100.0 100.0 -85

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

Housing tenure, 2011

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

Page 72 of 81 Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of Buloke Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC 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, 54.9% of the population owned their dwelling; 22.0% were purchasing, and 17.2% were renting, compared with 37.3%, 32.1% and 24.1% respectively for Regional VIC. Emerging groups The largest change in housing tenure categories for the households in Buloke Shire between 2006 and 2011 was: Fully owned (-117 persons) The total number of households in Buloke Shire decreased by 85 between 2006 and 2011.

Page 73 of 81 Housing loan repayments Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in Buloke Shire, 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.

Monthly housing loan repayments

Buloke Shire 2011

Monthly repayment amount Number % Regional VIC Nil repayments 36 6.1 2.6

$1-$149 0 0.0 0.8

$150-$299 25 4.2 1.8

$300-$449 75 12.7 4.0

$450-$599 67 11.3 3.9

$600-$799 97 16.4 7.4

$800-$999 71 12.0 9.5

$1000-$1199 57 9.6 10.5

$1200-$1399 40 6.8 11.3

$1400-$1599 20 3.4 8.9

$1600-$1799 20 3.4 8.8

$1800-$1999 8 1.4 5.4

$2000-$2199 8 1.4 6.9

$2200-$2399 4 0.7 2.6

$2400-$2599 4 0.7 1.6

$2600-$2999 0 0.0 3.4

$3000-$3999 11 1.9 3.3

$4000-$4999 3 0.5 1.1

$5000 and over 0 0.0 0.9

Not stated 45 7.6 5.6

Total households with a mortgage 591 100.0 100.0

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

Page 74 of 81 Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in Buloke Shire compared to Regional VIC 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, 2.4% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 62.8% were paying low repayments, compared with 8.7% and 29.9% respectively in Regional VIC. The major differences between the household loan repayments of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of $600-$799 (16.4% compared to 7.4%) A larger percentage of $300-$449 (12.7% compared to 4.0%) A larger percentage of $450-$599 (11.3% compared to 3.9%) A larger percentage of Nil repayments (6.1% compared to 2.6%)

Page 75 of 81 Housing rental payments Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in Buloke Shire 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.

Weekly housing rental payments

Buloke Shire 2011

Weekly rental amount Number % Regional VIC Nil 78 16.8 5.8

$1 - $74 85 18.3 3.3

$75 - $99 34 7.3 5.9

$100 - $124 93 20.0 7.0

$125 - $149 30 6.5 7.5

$150 - $174 63 13.6 11.6

$175 - $199 15 3.2 9.6

$200 - $224 6 1.3 11.5

$225 - $249 0 0.0 7.1

$250 - $274 3 0.6 8.7

$275 - $299 0 0.0 4.4

$300 - $324 7 1.5 4.7

$325 - $349 0 0.0 1.8

$350 - $374 0 0.0 2.1

$375 - $399 0 0.0 0.9

$400 - $424 0 0.0 1.0

$425 - $449 0 0.0 0.3

$450 - $549 0 0.0 1.0

$550 - $649 0 0.0 0.3

$650 - $749 4 0.9 0.1

$750 - $849 0 0.0 0.1

$850 - $949 3 0.6 0.1

$950+ 6 1.3 0.6

Rent Not stated 37 8.0 4.4

Total households renting 464 100.0 100.0

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

Page 76 of 81 Weekly housing rental payments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in Buloke Shire compared to Regional VIC 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, 2.8% of households were paying high rental payments, and 69.0% were paying low payments, compared with 3.5% and 29.5% respectively in Regional VIC. The major differences between the housing rental payments of Buloke Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of $1 - $74 (18.3% compared to 3.3%) A larger percentage of $100 - $124 (20.0% compared to 7.0%) A larger percentage of Nil (16.8% compared to 5.8%) A larger percentage of Rent Not stated (8.0% compared to 4.4%)

Page 77 of 81 SEIFA - disadvantage Buloke Shire 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

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

Surf Coast (S) 1,066.5

Port Phillip (C) 1,065.7

Macedon Ranges (S) 1,055.1

Queenscliffe (B) 1,053.2

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

Golden Plains (S) 1,030.1

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 Page 78 of 81 Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Victoria

Local Government Area 2011 index Hobsons Bay (C) 1,001.7

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

Greater Geelong (C) 992.9

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

Colac-Otway (S) 964.6

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 Page 79 of 81 Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Victoria

Local Government Area 2011 index Northern Grampians (S) 937.6

Mildura (RC) 935.0

Loddon (S) 934.1

Brimbank (C) 925.8

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, the population experts.

Page 80 of 81 About the community profile 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. Buloke Shire Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the Shire Council 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 Buloke Shire 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 Buloke Shire.

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