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Gidgegannup
305 km²
Spanning over 300 square kilometres of the Swan Valley region, Gidgegannup is a spacious rural community where large detached homes dominate the landscape. It is a notably older area, with a typical resident aged 47, which is far older than the national figure. The community is affluent and family-oriented, with high household incomes and a strong preference for large properties. This creates a quiet, car-dependent environment where most residents live in homes with multiple bedrooms.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 19.0%.
People born overseas make up 21.4% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas, though far below the state average of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language, with 89.9% of people using it at home. Only 4.0% use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 50.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 53.3% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the national average of 58.8%. About 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also well below the national figure.
The area is quite wealthy; 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,449 is also well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average of 5.8%.
Participation in unpaid work is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a higher rate of people doing substantial unpaid housework.
First Nations residents are typically younger, with a typical age of 21. A striking 80.0% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a family-heavy area where 60.6% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.3% of homes being detached. Very few people rent here (6.6%), and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
The community is highly reliant on cars, with 60.5% of people driving to work. This is reflected in the fact that 86.2% of homes have three or more vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, as only 26.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Most of the workforce is in full-time employment at 59.1%. Common industries for residents include mining, construction, and health care.
Gidgegannup is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and very few are within a 15-minute walk of shops or health services.