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Geraldton
4 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Geraldton, where the typical resident is 47. It is a community with a strong First Nations presence and a high number of seniors, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Many people here live alone in smaller homes, and the area is highly walkable with easy access to health services. This combination of an ageing profile and high rental rates gives the area a distinct character compared to the rest of Western Australia.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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Geraldton is much older than the national figure, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. The First Nations population is also well above the state average at 8.6%, while children under 15 make up a smaller proportion of the community than usual.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 18.6% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, but still well below the state and national figures.
About 10.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common religion at 45.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.3% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
Year 12 completion is far below the state and national figures at 40.2%. The area is well served by schools, with 17 within 3 km, though the typical adult is less likely to have a bachelor degree than the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,142, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. This lower income level is consistent with the fact that 26.2% of households earn under $650 a week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and 11% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 14.6%. There are also far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, but faces significant hardship. The unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 26.3%, and typical household income is far below the state average.
Living alone is very common here, with 41.2% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure.
Renting is far more common than in the rest of the state, at 43.2%. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure, and separate houses are much less common than in other areas.
Public transport stops are very frequent, and 12.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a higher than average number of recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and social assistance, the most common industry at 19.6%.
Geraldton is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service, making it far more accessible than the state average.