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Boyatup
791 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents and young families define Boyatup. The typical person here is just 32, and about 28.6% of the population are children, which is far above the national figure. This small community is notably well-educated and active, with many residents volunteering. It is a place where families are the norm and most people are born outside Australia, creating a distinctive mix of backgrounds in a rural setting.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with no residents aged 65 or over. A large number of children live here, and the majority of adults are married.
People born overseas make up 42.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Many residents have Australian, Irish, English, or Italian ancestry, with South Africa being a common birthplace.
About 17.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, everyone in the community speaks at least some English.
Christianity is the most common faith, with 75.0% of residents identifying as such. Only 32.1% of people reported having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
The area is highly qualified, as 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state and national averages.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,333, which is far above the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in very good health, with only 10.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and no one requires help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high here at 33.3%, far exceeding the national figure. A large number of people also spend over 15 hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
The community consists almost entirely of families, with 95.7% being couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.
The typical number of people per home is 2.5, which is the same as the state and national figures. Most homes have more than one bedroom per person.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 13.6% of the workforce works from home.
The population is quite mobile, as 51.9% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is far above the national figure.
Most people are working or looking for work, and 77.3% of jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Over half of the workforce are managers.
There are no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance, and the walkability score is 0.0, meaning residents must rely on cars.
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