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Carrolup

167 km²

Far older than most similar areas, Carrolup is a small, high-earning rural community where the typical resident is 52. Only 49 people live here, creating a sparsely populated setting focused heavily on agriculture. The community is distinctive for its very high rates of volunteerism and full-time employment. It is a stable, car-dependent place where most residents were born in Australia and have lived for many years.

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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. While 20.4% of the population are children under 15, which is a little above the national average, there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 63.3% of residents identify as Christian. The 30.6% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 59.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is a little above the state average, only 12.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,149, which is well above the national figure of $805. The typical household income of $2,125 is also a little above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with only 10.2% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 43.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also common, with 31.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

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

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Nearly half the households are couples without children, while 38.5% are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,679, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 25.7% of workers work from home, far above the state average of 7.5%.

The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 85.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, often as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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