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Kebaringup

195 km²

A high rate of volunteering sets Kebaringup apart, with 56.7% of the community pitching in, far above the national figure. This small settlement is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 31 and over a quarter of the population being children. It is a prosperous area where high typical incomes and a strong focus on family life are common. Most residents are born in Australia and work in the local agriculture industry.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The area is very young, with children under 15 making up 26.5% of the population, while there are no residents aged 65 or over. This makes the typical age of 31 years noticeably younger than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 44.9%.

Education levels are very high here, with 83.3% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. Many adults hold qualifications in agriculture and environment or engineering.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,333, which is far above the national figure of $805. About 20% of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with 22.4% of people having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 56.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A large number of residents also provide unpaid childcare and housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rental costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $62, which is far below the national figure of $375. Bedrooms are also more crowded than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 55.6% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops. However, 29.6% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 13.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with 90% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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