People & Lifestyle Forbes Vic 3764

What Kind of People Live in Forbes (Vic.) VIC 3764?

Diversity Levels in Forbes (Vic.)

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

Forbes (Vic.)

14.9%

Hume

17.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Median age	49	Top 32%	28% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	1.9%	Top 42%	to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	17.2%	Top 43%	5% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Forbes (Vic.)

Full Forbes (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

Forbes (Vic.)

78.8%

Hume

74.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	13	Top 24%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 27%	Data for Dec 2016
Mental Health Score	52.0	Top 5%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	67.2%	Bottom 44%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Forbes (Vic.)

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

Forbes (Vic.)

31.5%

Hume

33.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
% Religious	70.0%	Top 22%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	66.7%	Bottom 27%	15% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	46.6%	Bottom 39%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Forbes (Vic.)

Forbes (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

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	3.0	Top 10%	15% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	36 km	Top 50%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	6.2%	Top 24%	0 to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Forbes (Vic.)

Forbes (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, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	65%	Top 32%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	30.5%	Bottom 18%	3% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	3.2%	Top 27%	to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	42.0%	Bottom 31%	13% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	46.4%	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in Forbes (Vic.)

Forbes (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

	Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	96.0%	Top 13%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	27.5%	Bottom 34%	46% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Forbes (Vic.)

Forbes (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

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	810	Top 21%	6% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)	19.8	Bottom 45%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	64.9%	Bottom 32%	22% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.2%	Bottom 46%	33% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium