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Elleker
32 km²
A typical resident in Elleker is 51, making the community far older than both the state and national average of 38. This small town is defined by a mature population, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. It is a stable, car-dependent area where nearly half of all homes are owned outright. With very few children and almost no recent overseas arrivals, the community feels settled and traditional.
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The area is significantly older than most, with a typical age of 51 and only 12.4% of the population being children under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (72.5%), though 16.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas but far below the state average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 46.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.4% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,433, which is well below the state figure of $1,815.
About 29.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Western Australian average of 26.1%.
The community is very active in unpaid work, with 22.8% of people volunteering and 30% doing more than 15 hours of housework weekly.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state and national figure of 24.
Couples without children make up the largest group at 44.2%, and people living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Every single home in Elleker is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%.
The town is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, as only 19.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is far below the national average at 42.3%, though the unemployment rate is low at 2.7%.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.
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