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Ambergate
38 km²
High household incomes and a strong preference for large family homes define Ambergate. It is a prosperous community where nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The area is notably young, with a much higher proportion of children than most regions, which helps explain the prevalence of large households and detached houses. Situated in the Busselton region, it is a predominantly car-dependent area where most residents are homeowners.
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Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 42, this is noticeably older than the Western Australian average of 38.
About 17.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the dominant language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half of the community (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, though the 12.8% with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $2,318, which is well above both the state and national figures. This high earning power is reflected in the 15.1% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
The community is in good health, with only 1.8% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Unpaid domestic work is common here; 34.1% of people care for children unpaid and 28.8% do extensive housework, both of which are well above national levels.
First Nations residents in Ambergate have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.7% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses (97.0%), and 86.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent, with the rate at just 5.4%, far below the national figure.
Car ownership is universal, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.
About 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, a rate that is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.
The local workforce is very active, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%.
Ambergate is entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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