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Dewars Pool

86 km²

Deep in the rural landscape of the Toodyay region, Dewars Pool is a small, quiet settlement of just 82 people. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 54 and many seniors living here. It is a place of high home ownership and large detached houses, where residents are very active in volunteering and unpaid care. This creates a relaxed, mature atmosphere far removed from the pace of the city.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 35.4%

Seniors (65+) 24.4%

Children (0–14) 13.4%

Young adults (25–44) 13.4%

Youth (15–24) 6.1%

82 Population —

54 yrs Median age — Here 54 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

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

24.4% Aged 65+ — Here 24.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

13.4% Under 15 — Here 13.4% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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People born overseas make up 29.3% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German.

29.3% Born overseas — Here 29.3% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Languages

English only 86.6%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

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

Religion

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Nearly half of residents (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 45%
Christianity 36%
Not stated 13%
Other religions 6%

48.8% No religion — Here 48.8% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.3% completing Year 12.

4.2% Bachelor+ — Here 4.2% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

34.3% Year 12 — Here 34.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, though 15.5% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Income bands

$650–$1,499 34.6%

$1,500–$2,999 23.1%

$1,449 Household income — Here $1,449 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$628 Personal income — Here $628 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,406 Family income — Here $1,406 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

15.5% High earners Here 15.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 11.0%.

Conditions

Arthritis 12.2%

Other condition 12.2%

Asthma 11.0%

Mental health 11.0%

Cancer 3.7%

34.1% Health condition Here 34.1% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

11.0% Mental health Here 11.0% 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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Residents are highly active in their community; 25.4% volunteer and 36.6% do significant unpaid housework, both of which are far above the national figures. Service in the Defence Force is also much more common here than elsewhere in the state.

25.4% Volunteering — Here 25.4% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

15.5% Unpaid carers — Here 15.5% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

21.1% Unpaid child care — Here 21.1% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

8.7% Defence service Here 8.7% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

36.6% Housework 15h+ — Here 36.6% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Living arrangements are varied, with 38.5% of people living alone and 17.2% of families being one-parent households, which is well above the national average.

Family types

Couples with children 47%
Couples without children 36%
One-parent families 17%

2.6 Household size —

17.2% One-parent — Here 17.2% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

38.5% Living alone — Here 38.5% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 65.4% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31.0%.

Tenure

Owned outright 65%
Owned with a mortgage 23%
Rented 12%

$350 Rent — Here $350 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,342 Mortgage — Here $1,342 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

11.5% Renting — Here 11.5% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

65.4% Owned outright — Here 65.4% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

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

10.8% Work from home — Here 10.8% 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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While 38.7% of people have moved house in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

38.7% Recent movers — Here 38.7% 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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Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.2%, though overall working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 49.3%. Common industries include mining and hospitality.

Industry

Mining 13.5%

Accommodation & food 10.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.1%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 8.1%