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Gnowangerup
4 km²
A high proportion of First Nations residents and a strong volunteering culture set Gnowangerup apart from similar areas. The community is welcoming to newcomers, with recent overseas arrivals being much more common here than in other small towns. It is a family-oriented place where many homes are large and children are well-represented. While it feels like a traditional country town, the high number of volunteers and the presence of many diverse backgrounds create a distinctive local character.
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First Nations people make up 13.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is also younger than usual, with 21.7% of residents being children under 15.
About 18% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. Filipino ancestry is notably present, with 7.7% of residents claiming this heritage.
More people use a language other than English at home here (10.9%) than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 18.4%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 51.8%. The number of people reporting no religion is 35.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.
Typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also slightly lower than the national average at $697.
Health challenges are more common here, with 9.5% of people needing help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average of 5.8%.
This is a highly active community where 34.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
First Nations residents face significant challenges, with a 32.1% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $393, which is well below the national figure.
Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 62.3%.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. They are typically large, with 89.3% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $200.
Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Very few people work from home (3.4%), which is far below the national average of 21%.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 23.5% of people being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far above the state average of 10.6%.
Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas at 65.3%. Common industries include agriculture, wholesale trade, and public administration.
The town is very walkable, with 95.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This includes easy access to health services, groceries, and schools.