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Holyoake

53 km²

A far older population than the state average marks Holyoake, where the typical resident is 57. This sparsely populated area has just 22 people and no children under 15. It is a quiet community of adults and seniors, with nearly half the residents aged between 45 and 64. The area is largely residential and very car-dependent, sitting over an hour's drive from the city.

Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 57, which is far older than the Western Australian and national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population is smaller than about 84% of similar areas.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

Only 27.3% of people identify with a religion, which is much lower than most similar areas and far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 36.4% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,749, which is a little above the state figure, though typical household income of $1,375 is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are in good health, with only 13.6% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Community participation is low, with only 13.6% of people volunteering. This is a little below the state average, and no one here provides unpaid care or cares for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with only 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,167, which is a little above the state and national figures. There is very little crowding, with only 0.60 people per bedroom.

The area is remote, with a drive time to the city of 88 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 18.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5. Only 12% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries, which is far below the state average.

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