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Eastbrook

59 km²

Daily life in Eastbrook is centered on large, separate houses and a strong connection to the land. This quiet Western Australian community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a place of stability, where most people own their homes outright and very few have moved in the last five years. With a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and management, it maintains a steady, rural character.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 49. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.7%. About 30% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with 47.4% of people completing Year 12 and 12.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,949, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 17.1% of people. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.8% of people participating, well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most households are couples, with 55.1% having children and 39.8% without. Only 9.3% of people live alone, which is among the lowest rates for this level.

Every home here is a separate house, and 90.7% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half are owned outright, though typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle. While 7.1% commute by public transport, there are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is very stable, with only 14% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 67.1% of people working full-time. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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