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Courtenay
65 km²
Surrounded by vast open space in the Augusta Margaret River region, Courtenay is a tiny, car-dependent rural settlement. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged just 34 and many children under 15. This creates a distinct atmosphere where large family homes are the norm, though few people own their properties outright. It is a sparse area of just 55 people, defined by its rural character and a strong presence of young families.
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The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.
A large majority of residents report having no religion (61.8%), which is far above the figures for Western Australia and Australia.
Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly personal income is $812, which is about the same as the national figure, but no households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, while the overall rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in similar areas, and the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is among the lowest at this level.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the state and national averages.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, and 60% of households consist of couples with children.
Every home is a separate house, and 95% have three or more bedrooms. However, renting is very common, with 60% of households renting their home.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport options and 21.9% of the workforce working from home.
The community is relatively mobile, with 37.3% of residents having moved in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is much higher than the national figure of 5.1%.
This is a completely car-dependent area with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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