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Crooked Brook

106 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines Crooked Brook, where every single home is a separate house and no one uses public transport to commute. This is an older, affluent community with a typical resident aged 48 and household incomes well above the national figure. It is a predominantly white, English-speaking area where many residents are retired or working in professional roles. The local character is marked by high home ownership and a strong tendency toward volunteer work.

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Demographics & Identity

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The population is far older than the state and national average, with 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 30.1%

Seniors (65+) 23.2%

Young adults (25–44) 21.0%

Children (0–14) 13.2%

Youth (15–24) 11.0%

272 Population —

48 yrs Median age — Here 48 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

23.2% Aged 65+ — Here 23.2% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

13.2% Under 15 — Here 13.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

13.6% Born overseas — Here 13.6% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the dominant language, with only 1.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Languages

English only 87.9%

Italian 2.2%

1.1% Other language — Here 1.1% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Christianity is the most common faith at 44.1%, while 40.1% of residents report no religion, a figure slightly below the state average.

Religion

Christianity 45%
No religion 41%
Not stated 14%

40.1% No religion — Here 40.1% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The community is well-qualified, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering, management, and health.

21.6% Bachelor+ — Here 21.6% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

50.9% Year 12 — Here 50.9% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

2 Schools ≤3 km

208 Avg size

Income

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Incomes are high, with 34.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $2,250 weekly, which is about the same as the state average.

$2,208 Household income — Here $2,208 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$893 Personal income — Here $893 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,250 Family income — Here $2,250 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

16.8% High earners Here 16.8% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

34.8% High-income homes Here 34.8% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with long-term health conditions reported by only 18%, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

18.0% Health condition Here 18.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

4.8% Mental health Here 4.8% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

3.7% Needs assistance — Here 3.7% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteerism is very high at 27.6%, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 7.0%.

27.6% Volunteering — Here 27.6% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

13.4% Unpaid carers — Here 13.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

25.0% Unpaid child care — Here 25.0% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

7.0% Defence service Here 7.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

24.6% Housework 15h+ — Here 24.6% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 70 and a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the state average.

0 First Nations people

70 yrs Median age Here 70 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$225 Median income Here $225 WA $481 Aus $540

$450 Household income Here $450 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Very few people live alone (12.4%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Family types

Couples with children 50%
Couples without children 41%
One-parent families 9%

2.6 Household size —

9.1% One-parent — Here 9.1% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

12.4% Living alone — Here 12.4% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in the area is a separate house, and renting is very rare at only 3.4%. However, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,184.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 49%
Owned outright 43%
Rented 4%
Not stated 4%

$280 Rent — Here $280 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,184 Mortgage — Here $2,184 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

3.4% Renting — Here 3.4% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

40.4% Owned outright — Here 40.4% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

17.7% Work from home — Here 17.7% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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About 34.6% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

34.6% Recent movers — Here 34.6% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

0.0% Recent arrivals — Here 0.0% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Adults are typically employed in professional or managerial roles, with mining, health, and agriculture being the top industries. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Industry

Mining 12.1%

Health care & social assistance 11.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Construction 7.1%