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Emu Park
22 km²
Seniors and retirees make up a huge part of Emu Park, where the typical resident is 54 years old. This makes the community far older than the state and national figures. It is a largely residential area where nearly half of all homes are owned outright. The population is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, creating a community with very little linguistic diversity compared to the rest of the country.
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The area is far older than most, with 29.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. There are fewer children here than in most areas, with only 14.2% under the age of 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with 91.4% of people using it at home. Only 1.7% use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 37% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 40.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,192, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.6% needing help with daily activities.
The area has a strong history of service, with 6.1% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%.
First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.7%, well below the national figure.
Living alone is common here, with 28.1% of people in single-person households. There are also more one-parent families than in most similar areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 89.5% of homes. Many residents have security in their housing, as 46.3% own their homes outright, far above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 6.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are rare at just 1.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.7%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, education, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most people can walk to a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.