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Albany
2 km²
Far older than most of the state, Albany is a mature community where the typical resident is 55. It is a highly educated area with a striking number of seniors and a significant population of people born overseas. The neighborhood is defined by its accessibility, with almost every home within a short walk of health services, groceries and parks. This ease of movement complements a population where many people are retired or working in professional roles.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 32.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 29.6% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the national average.
While 9.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.4% of the population speak little or no English.
About half of the community (49.6%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
The population is highly qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average of 23.8%.
Typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,363 per week, though typical personal income is a little above the national average at $883.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
There are 17 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $724, which is well above the national figure.
Small households are the norm, with 37.3% of people living alone and only 2.0 people per home, far below the national average of 2.5.
Home ownership is strong, with 44.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $325.
Public transport access is high, with 13 stops in the area, yet only 0.8% of people use it to commute. This is consistent with the 61.7% of workers who drive to work.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.8% of people moving in the last five years, including a high number of recent arrivals from overseas (16.4%).
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.3%) compared to the national average, with many employed in health care and social assistance.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3, as 98.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries.