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College Grove - Carey Park
10 km²
A growing number of people without a religious affiliation has shaped the identity of College Grove - Carey Park, where this figure rose by 20 points since 2011. The community is modest in size and faces significant economic challenges, with a typical household income well below the national figure. Despite these struggles, it is a highly walkable area with easy access to parks and shops. It is home to a notably large First Nations population compared to most other areas in the state.
The area's schools rate above its broader socio-economic standing.
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The population grew by 7% since 2011, and the typical resident is now 39. About 6.7% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Western Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia (74.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen since 2011 to 18.0%, which is far below the state figure.
English is the dominant tongue, with 77.1% of people using it only. The share of people using another language at home is 8.0%, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A little over 45% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has climbed sharply since 2011.
Educational attainment is low, with only 34.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,122 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest for this level at 13.2%.
Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 12.7% of people volunteering, which is well below the state average.
The area has a large First Nations community of 469 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28.
One-parent families (25.8%) and people living alone (36.7%) are both far more common here than in most other areas.
Renting is very common at 41.0%, far above the national figure. While 80.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical weekly rent is a much lower $280.
The area is well served by public transport stops, yet only 1.5% of people use it to commute. About 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
About 36.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, a little above the national figure.
The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 858, placing it among the lowest 10% of similar areas.
The climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 23.6 degrees and annual rainfall far above the Western Australian figure.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 80.2% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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