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Bejoording
89 km²
A higher proportion of children live in Bejoording than in most similar areas, contributing to a family-oriented feel. The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a small, largely residential place where most people live in detached houses and many are in de facto relationships. These characteristics create a quiet, domestic atmosphere within the Toodyay region.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. However, 21% of the population are children under 15, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people compared to Western Australia and the nation. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
About 43.3% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and about the same as the state.
The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the national average, and far fewer people completed Year 12. Certificate III and IV are the most common qualifications.
Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 16.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.
A much higher proportion of people report a mental health condition compared to most other areas. Conversely, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 41.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the state and national averages.
The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 52, which is far older than the state and national figures. Household income for First Nations people is well above the national average.
Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling, and there are far fewer people living alone than in the rest of the state.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 37.5% are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Renting is far less common here than in most other areas.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. No one commutes by public transport, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is well below the national average. Common industries include agriculture, health care, and construction.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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