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East Rockingham
9 km²
Low typical incomes and high unemployment mark the community of East Rockingham. It is a predominantly older area where the typical resident is 63, far older than the national figure. This senior population is reflected in the housing, where most people live alone in small, owned homes. Together, these features create a quiet, residential pocket in Greater Perth with a distinct demographic profile.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 43.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 are very few, at only 5.1%.
About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.9%.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common religion at 42.8%, while 32.8% of people report no religion, a figure well below the national average.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 22.5% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level at $665, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here; 50.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid volunteering is low at 8.7%, though the area has a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.
There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the state and national figures.
The community is largely made up of people living alone (68.0%), which helps explain why the typical home contains only 1.4 people.
Most homes are owned outright (72.7%) and are small, with no homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national figure.
Public transport stops are very frequent, but 11.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure a little above the national average.
Employment is low, with only 32.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 22.6%, which is far above the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2 and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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