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Kojarena
51 km²
Few people have moved into Kojarena in the last five years, and the community remains very small with just 21 residents. It is an exceptionally old area, where the typical resident is 63 and there are no children under 15. This creates a quiet, residential character where a third of the population are seniors. Residents here are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care compared to most other similar areas.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up 33.3% of the population. No children under 15 live here, and the typical age is 63.
People born overseas make up 23.8% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is well below the state figure of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure of 3.4%.
About 52.4% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 33.3% of residents having completed Year 12, compared to 58% across Western Australia.
The typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the typical personal weekly income of $687 is a little below the national figure of $805.
Mental health conditions are reported by 14.3% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. No residents require help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 38.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Over half the residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes in Kojarena are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.
The density is very low, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, making residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 47.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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