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King River
16 km²
Older residents are a defining feature of King River, where the typical person is 50, far older than the national figure of 38. This is a small community of 278 people with a strong lean toward home ownership and a preference for detached houses. It feels like a settled area where people are more likely to volunteer and spend time on housework than in most other places. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high number of residents who have no religious affiliation.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (77.3%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (11.9%) than both Western Australia and the rest of the country.
English is the dominant language, with 86.7% using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national and state averages.
A large number of residents report having no religion (44.2%), a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical household income is $1,768 a week, about the same as the national figure. However, the area has far fewer households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to the state.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.2% of people, though those needing help with daily activities are fewer than the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, but the typical personal income for these residents is $1,156, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up nearly half of all families (49.0%).
Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Separate houses are the norm for 83.2% of dwellings.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average and no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or hospitality.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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