People & Lifestyle Buchan Vic 3885

What Kind of People Live in Buchan VIC 3885?

Diversity Levels in Buchan

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

Buchan

13.4%

Latrobe

18.9%

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Median age	54	Top 17%	22% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	2.4%	Top 37%	41% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	11.5%	Bottom 37%	10% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Buchan

Full Buchan 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

Buchan

65.0%

Latrobe

71.8%

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	0	Bottom 16%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 25%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	70.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	40.0	Top 30%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	85.0%	Top 41%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Buchan

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

Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
% Religious	49.0%	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	86.7%	Top 43%	25% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	71.5%	Top 9%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Buchan

Buchan 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

Buchan

59.0

Latrobe

69.8

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	to 0 to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.3	Top 36%	6% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	140 km	Top 11%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	11.5%	Top 13%	13% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Buchan

Buchan 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, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Buchan

63.0

Latrobe

62.8

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	60%	Bottom 40%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	0	Bottom 27%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	51.5%	Top 31%	25% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	1.5%	Top 44%	9% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	52.0%	Top 20%	20% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	25.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in Buchan

Buchan 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

Buchan

92.0

Latrobe

88.6

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Community Groups	1.0	Top 28%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	95.9%	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	48.4%	Top 24%	35% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Buchan

Buchan 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

Buchan

0.0

Latrobe

71.6

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Field	Value	VS Latrobe	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	623	Top 24%	7% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)	41.4	Top 2%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	64.6%	Bottom 32%	9% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.9%	Bottom 43%	45% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium