Merri Health ’ s reach and footprint have continued to grow . We provide carer services state-wide and programs in regional Victoria through our Wangaratta site , alongside our heartland of Merri-bek and surrounds .

The North and West Metropolitan Region

The North and West Metropolitan Region consists of 14 local government areas , including Brimbank , Melton , Hobsons Bay , Maribyrnong , Wyndham , Banyule , Darebin , Nillumbik , Melbourne , Merri-bek , Moonee Valley , Yarra , Hume and Whittlesea , covering 2,891 square kilometres .

First People of the Millewa-Mallee Country

Mildura

Diversity

It is highly culturally and socio-economically diverse . 32.9 % of the population were born overseas with India , Iraq , Italy , Turkey and England the highest origins . Catholic is the most common religion at 23.4 %, followed by Islam .

Health

The North and West Metropolitan population face a number of health issues . Adults are becoming more subject to mental health issues and declining wellbeing .

Chronic diseases are faced by many with 4.3 % of the population living with diabetes , 8.6 % of people have asthma and 6.8 % have arthritis .

The leading causes of these health issues arise from exposure to harmful fumes , unhealthy diet and physical inactivity . Social loneliness is common as people in metropolitan regions are less likely to form social groups .

Languages spoken

42 % of the population speak a language other than English at home , with Italian being the most common language spoken at home , followed by Arabic , Urdu and Greek .

Age groups

The median age for the population is 35 . People aged 0-14 make up 20.6 % of the population and people aged 65 years + make up 13.6 % of the population .

Swan Hill

Eastern Maar and Gunditj Mirra Country

Warnambool

Traditional owners have not been formally recognised in these areas

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