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Dalyellup
16 km²
Young families are the heart of Dalyellup, where the typical resident is just 34. This community is much younger than most areas, with a quarter of the population being children under 15. It is a growing hub for new arrivals, as many residents have moved here in the last five years. This influx of young people and families is reflected in the large, modern homes and the high number of parents caring for children unpaid.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Dalyellup is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 25% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 9.7%.
The community has a strong connection to the UK and Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. About 26.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.
While 13.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Western Australian and national figures. English remains the dominant tongue for 82.3% of the population.
A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 47.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most similar areas, though the rate is still below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, and health.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,066 a week. This is slightly above the state figure of $1,815.
The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of residents, which is slightly higher than the national figure.
Consistent with its young population, 35.1% of people provide unpaid child care, which is well above the national average. Volunteer rates are about the same as the state average at 16.2%.
The First Nations community is relatively large, with 314 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 19.
Households here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people. This is driven by the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.2% of families.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage holders are common, while those who own their home outright are far fewer than the state average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and 44.1% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home, with only 4% doing so, which is far below the national figure.
Dalyellup is a dynamic area where 42.5% of residents have moved in within the last five years. This is well above the state average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure, with many people working in health care and construction.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport stop. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.