People & Lifestyle Blackwood Vic 3458

What Kind of People Live in Blackwood (Vic.) VIC 3458?

Diversity Levels in Blackwood (Vic.)

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

20.3%

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17.3%

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Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
Median age	47	Top 40%	14% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	1.3%	Top 48%	to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	24.8%	Top 25%	33% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Blackwood (Vic.)

Full Blackwood (Vic.) Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Blackwood (Vic.)

77.0%

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75.5%

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Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	12	Top 25%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	77.0	Top 24%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	37.0	Top 46%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	86.5%	Top 39%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Blackwood (Vic.)

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

18.7%

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25.3%

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% Religious	31.0%	Bottom 5%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	89.3%	Top 36%	26% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	27.1%	Bottom 6%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Blackwood (Vic.)

Blackwood (Vic.) Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

67.0

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72.4

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Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.7	Bottom 29%	7% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	26 km	Bottom 40%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	3.1%	Top 36%	9% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Blackwood (Vic.)

Blackwood (Vic.) Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

68.0

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64.1

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Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
No religion	69.2%	Top 5%	56% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	5.1%	Top 16%	460% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	51.0%	Top 23%	Data for Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	50.8%	Top 14%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	1.0%	Top 4%	to Jan 2021

Community Score in Blackwood (Vic.)

Blackwood (Vic.) Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

95.0

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88.4

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	Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	96.2%	Top 7%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	50.0%	Top 22%	4% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Blackwood (Vic.)

Blackwood (Vic.) School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Blackwood (Vic.)

85.0

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72.8

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Field	Value	VS Ballarat	Trend
Child protection investigations (LGA)	18.1	Bottom 44%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	59.0%	Bottom 22%	26% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.6%	Bottom 40%	21% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (7)

Name	Address
The Garden of St Erth	189 Simmons Reef Rd, Blackwood VIC 3458, Australia
The Garden of St Erth	189, Simmons Reef Rd
Blackwood Ridge Nursery & Gardens	812, Greenhills Rd
Blackwood Ridge Nursery & Gardens	812, Greenhills Rd
Nils Thiele-Wittig Landscaping	32, Byres Rd