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Ginginup
73 km²
A third of the residents in Ginginup were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse small areas in the region. This sparsely populated community of just 33 people is mostly made up of married adults, with a typical age of 41. It is a highly qualified place where many residents hold university degrees, though it remains largely car-dependent with no local shops or transport. The area feels quiet and residential, with very few children or seniors compared to the state average.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41. It has much lower proportions of children and seniors than most similar areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average.
Born overseas, 33.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common birthplace after Australia, accounting for 18.2% of the population.
While English is the main language, 9.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents, though no one reported speaking little or no English.
About 39.4% of residents have no religion, which is around the middle for its level and roughly the same as the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 27.3%.
The area is highly educated, with 65.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher—both figures are well above the state average.
Typical weekly personal income is $1,107, which is well above the state and national figures. However, typical weekly family and household incomes are well below the national average, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.1% of people. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national figure, and no one needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high, with 31.0% of people helping out, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children is among the lowest in the region, which aligns with the small number of children living here.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people identifying as such.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Housing costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $75 and monthly home-loan payments of $434, both of which are far below the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Residents face a long walk of 88 minutes to the nearest stop.
About 29% of people moved house in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level, though this is well below the state and national figures.
Working or looking for work, 58.6% of adults are active in the labour market, which is a little below the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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