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Carnarvon
5 km²
Far more people live alone here than in most similar areas, making Carnarvon a community of single-person households. It is a small, walkable hub in Western Australia where nearly 11% of residents are First Nations people. The population is slightly older than the national figure, with very few children under 15. This creates a distinct adult-centric character, where many residents live in smaller homes and a high proportion are in full-time work.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area has a much higher First Nations population than most similar places, at 10.3%. While the typical resident is 39, children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
About 18.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
People using another language at home make up 9.6% of the population, a much higher figure than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with only 24.2% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the state figure of 42.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 25.9% of people completing Year 12. Only 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,350, which is well below the national figure. Interestingly, typical personal income is $893, which is a little above the Australian average of $805.
About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in other areas, at 4.6%.
Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 11.9% of people volunteering. The number of people providing unpaid care or housework is also far below state and national levels.
First Nations residents are typically older than the state average, with a typical age of 42. While personal income for this group is higher than the national figure, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 14.3%.
The area is defined by people living alone, who make up 50.7% of households. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.
Renters are very common here, making up 43.3% of households. Homes are smaller than usual, and typical weekly rent of $210 is far below the national figure of $375.
Public transport use is higher than in similar areas, and the area has a very high number of stops per 1,000 people. However, working from home is far less common than across Australia.
About 29.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population.
Full-time employment is very high at 82.3%, far above the national figure. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding the state average.