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Exmouth
68 km²
Daily life in Exmouth revolves around a young, active population and a high number of renters. The typical resident is just 36, making the community much younger than most similar areas. Many people here move frequently, with nearly half the population arriving in the last five years. This constant flow of new arrivals, including a very high number of recent overseas migrants, helps explain why the town feels distinct from the rest of the state.
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Exmouth is a young community where people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas. Seniors make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
While 72.3% of residents were born in Australia, people born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
English is the main language for 84.7% of the community. Those using another language at home are more common here than in most similar areas, though this is still far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of residents—60.5%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher are more common here than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average. Most people have completed Year 12, and the local workforce is notably strong in engineering and management.
Typical weekly incomes for households, families, and individuals are all much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly household income is slightly above the state figure at $2,029.
The community is generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.7% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.
First Nations people in Exmouth have a typical personal income of $749, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 8.1%, much lower than most similar areas.
Family structures are typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are less common here than in most similar areas.
Renting is very common, with 42.1% of households renting, far above the national average. This helps explain why the number of homes owned outright is much lower than in most areas.
Private cars are essential, as there are no public transport routes or stops in the area. Because of this, almost no one uses public transport to get to work.
The population is highly mobile, with 47% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are especially common, far exceeding the national average.
The community is very active in the workforce, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 93.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the lack of public transport means no homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.