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Boddington
1,904 km²
A higher typical income than most similar areas defines Boddington, where many families enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a rural setting. This Western Australian town has a population of 1,705 people, though it has shrank by 23% since 2011. It is a community of families, with a high number of children and a strong presence of separate houses. While the population is aging, the town maintains a distinct profile with high levels of volunteering and a workforce heavily tied to the mining industry.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The town has a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.2%, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though only 15.1% of people were born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents have no religion (50.8%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 24 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.9% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,131 a week, which is about the same as the national figure.
The community is relatively healthy, as the 3.5% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.
Participation is very high, with 25.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and an unemployment rate of 8.8% that is well below the state figure.
Family life is common here, with 55.3% of households consisting of couples with children and a typical home size of 2.5 people.
Separate houses make up 96.3% of dwellings, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 1.7% of people commuting by public transport and a very low 2.2% of homes without a motor vehicle.
While 38.4% of people moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply to just 2.7% since 2011.
Mining is the dominant industry, employing 33.5% of the workforce, and 62.3% of the community is employed full-time.
Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring an 8 out of 10, though the area ranks low for education and job skills.
The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 9.7°C and annual rainfall far above the state figure.
The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or schools.