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Granville
44 km²
The small population of Granville has remained steady as a sparsely populated area of Western Australia. It is a distinct community where nearly 42% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The area has a notable number of seniors, with about 24% of people aged 65 and over. This mix of international backgrounds and older residents creates a quiet, residential character in a largely rural setting.
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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. While 23.7% of the population are seniors, there are no children under 15 living here.
Born overseas is a common trait here, with 42.1% of people born abroad, well above the 27.7% national figure. India is a notable place of birth for 10.5% of residents.
About 18.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.
Religiousness is high in Granville, as the 18.4% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.4%.
Schooling levels are varied; 56.7% of residents completed Year 12, but the 12.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.
Typical weekly incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,374, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Residents are generally very healthy, as the 7.9% with a long-term health condition is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 24.2% of people providing such care, which is far above the national average of 11.9%.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Household size is typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home.
Homes are more crowded than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,436, well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. No one in the community works from home.
The community is relatively stable, as the 26.7% who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 54.5% of workers. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of full-time employment is far below the national average.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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