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Freemantle
60 km²
A population of just 28 people makes Freemantle a sparsely populated area. It is an older community, with a typical resident aged 49 and more than 32% of the population being seniors, which is far above the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here. This small, quiet settlement is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high rate of working adults compared to similar areas.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 49 and 32.1% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and no residents are in a de facto relationship.
This is a very traditional Australian community; 89.3% of residents were born here, and no one was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language spoken in the home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, as 0% of residents use another language at home.
Christianity is the main faith for 64.3% of residents. Those with no religion make up 28.6%, which is well below the state figure.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with no one holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.6% of residents having completed Year 12.
Typical household weekly income is $1,999, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $675, which is a little below the national figure.
Health challenges are common here, with 53.6% of people having a long-term health condition and 21.4% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.
Community participation is low, with 0% of residents volunteering. About 12.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,428, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of the community is active in the workforce, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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