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Withers - Usher
8 km²
Far more residents face disadvantage here than in most similar areas, making Withers - Usher a community with significant social and economic challenges. The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.1% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a place of extremes, where high rates of rental housing and unemployment coexist with a population that is generally older and more likely to live alone than the national average. Many residents deal with long-term health issues, reflecting the broader struggles of the community.
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The community is a little older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 39. There is a notable First Nations presence at 7.1%, which is well above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (17.8%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. Only 7.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.
A majority of the population (51.6%) report having no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 13 points since 2016.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national averages of around 58%.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,420 a week. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest in the region.
Health struggles are common here, as 36.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, appearing in 14.5% of residents.
Volunteering rates are lower than most areas at 12.8%. Roughly 12.5% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.
The First Nations community faces steep challenges, with a 29.3% unemployment rate, which is far above the state figure. Median personal income for this group is also much lower than most areas.
One-parent families make up 27.3% of the community, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 34% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.
Rental properties are very common here at 39%, far above the state average. While 81.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $250.
Most people drive to work, and very few (2.1%) work from home. The area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people compared to the state.
About 37.6% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen significantly since 2016, now sitting at 8.4%.
Unemployment is among the highest for its level at 10%. The workforce is mostly employed in health care, retail, and construction, with a lower rate of full-time work than the state average.
The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources. It has one of the smallest numbers of businesses for its level.
The area receives 752mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.
Most residents can walk to public transport, parks, and schools within 15 minutes. However, only 34.5% can walk to groceries in that time, which is far below the state average.
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