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Casey
2,481 km²
More than half of the people in Casey identify as having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This large area is largely a community of families, with a high number of children and a typical resident age of 40. It is a place of detached houses and large households, where the population has slightly shrunk since 2011. Most residents are born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of people who speak a language other than English at home.
Families are well catered for: 78 schools serve Casey.
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The population is a little older than the state and national typical age of 38. While the number of children under 15 is higher than most areas, the proportion of seniors has risen by 8.6 points since 2011.
A far lower proportion of residents were born overseas compared to the state and nation, with this figure falling 15 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, used by 88.4% of the community. Those using another language at home have fallen far below the national figure, dropping 33 points since 2011.
The area is far above the national average for people with no religion, at 53.9%. This is a significant increase of 41 points since 2011.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 21.4%, though this remains well below the national figure. There is a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to most areas.
Typical family and household incomes are higher than most areas. Weekly household income rose by $670 since 2011 to reach a typical $1,884.
A higher than usual proportion of people report a long-term health condition, including 10.3% with a mental health condition. However, those needing help with daily activities are lower than most areas.
Unpaid care is common here, with 30.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers are also more common than in most areas.
Homes here are larger than most, with 2.7 people per home. This helps explain why only 21.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.8% of dwellings. Renting is far less common than in the state or nation, while outright home ownership is higher than most areas.
Car use is essential, as only 1.1% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the typical drive time to the city is a much higher 67 minutes.
The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of recent overseas arrivals and fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is among the lowest at 3.6%. Construction is the most common industry.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.9. This is lower than the state average, likely due to the steep terrain and a far lower number of groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.