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Denmark
1,860 km²
Low weekly incomes set the tone for Denmark, where the typical household earns $1,134, well below the national figure. This is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 50 and a large population of seniors. Many residents enjoy a high level of stability, with nearly half owning their homes outright. Situated in a cool, high-rainfall part of the state, it is a place where people are more likely to volunteer and live in separate houses than in most other similar areas.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 7.6 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 22.7% of the population. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86.9% of the area, and the 3.8% who use another language at home is far below the national figure.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 59.3%, which is far above the national average and has risen 18 points since 2011.
About 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Western Australian average. Year 12 completion has risen to 54.1% since 2011.
Income levels are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,491 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is up from 4% in 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. Arthritis is the most frequent condition reported.
Volunteering is very high at 29.3%, far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other similar areas.
First Nations people make up 1.2% of the population and are typically much younger than other residents, with a typical age of 19.
People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 29.8% of households consisting of one person.
Home ownership is very high, with 46.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the norm, making up 91.5% of all dwellings.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.8% of people commute via public transport. Very few homes, just 2.4%, have no motor vehicle.
About 38.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 51.5%. Full-time employment is also among the lowest for its level at 46.1%.
The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 981, which is slightly below the national average. Population growth has been higher than most similar areas since 2021.
Denmark is much wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,028mm and a typical maximum temperature of 21.5°C.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1. Only 25.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the state figure.
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