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Bayonet Head
5 km²
Many people have moved into Bayonet Head over the last five years, making it a growing community of 3,272 residents. It is a predominantly older area where seniors are well represented, though there is also a healthy proportion of children. Most people live in large, separate houses, creating a residential feel that sits apart from the state average. The community is notably less religious than most of Australia, with over half the population reporting no faith.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 77.1% of residents were born here. Those born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average.
English is the primary language for 91.0% of the population. While 5.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (53.5%) have no religion, a figure that is far above both the Western Australian and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.5%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 45.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with households usually earning $1,350 a week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.0% of residents. This includes a mental health rate of 11.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Volunteering is high at 19.8%, well above the national average. A significant 24.2% of people also do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.
First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17.
About 50.9% of households are couples with children. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.7% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which account for 98.6% of dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national average.
Most people rely on cars, with 73.8% driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40.6% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the state average.
About 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is below the state figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and retail trade.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, very few residents can walk to groceries or health services.
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