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Beedelup

162 km²

Recent arrivals from overseas have shaped Beedelup into a diverse and young community. The typical resident is just 29, making it far younger than the national figure. With over half the population born overseas, this small area is defined by a high proportion of working young adults and a notable lack of children and seniors. It is a highly mobile place where many people have moved in recently, which is reflected in its strong international character.

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The population is very young, with a typical age of 29 and no children under 15. Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 55.2% of the 58 residents, while seniors account for only 8.6%.

International backgrounds are common here, with 58.6% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 46.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state and national figures, and 8.6% of people speak little or no English.

A high proportion of the community reports no religion at 44.8%, which is well above the national figure. Other notable groups include those identifying with Christianity and Islam, both at 15.5%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and society and culture.

Typical family and household incomes are far below state and national levels, with a typical weekly family income of $1,125. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, as 15.5% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 8.9% of people caring for children and 8.9% volunteering. These figures are well below the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Households are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Rental prices are among the lowest at this level at just $40 a week, though typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure at $2,200.

While there are two public transport stops, they are difficult to access with a typical 65-minute walk. Most people use a car to get to work, though 12.2% work from home.

The community is very transient, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. Half of all residents are recent arrivals from overseas, far above the national figure.

Most adults are working or looking for work at 73.2%, which is far above the national figure. Common industries include accommodation and food services, as well as agriculture.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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