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Linfarne

32 km²

Typical household incomes in Linfarne are much lower than most areas, with a weekly average of $1,062. This small, sparsely populated community is far older than the national average, with over 31% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a place of detached houses and low incomes, where most residents are older adults or seniors. The area is heavily car-dependent and sits well away from major services.

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Demographics & Identity

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Linfarne is a much older community than most, with a typical resident aged 48 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 34.4%

Seniors (65+) 31.3%

Young adults (25–44) 18.8%

Children (0–14) 14.1%

Youth (15–24) 14.1%

64 Population —

48 yrs Median age — Here 48 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

31.3% Aged 65+ — Here 31.3% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

14.1% Under 15 — Here 14.1% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas. Those with European roots are common, with Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries being the most frequent.

Birthplace

Australia 82.8%

South Africa 4.7%

15.6% Born overseas — Here 15.6% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home than in similar areas, this remains far below the state and national averages.

Languages

English only 87.5%

7.8% Other language — Here 7.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 42.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.1% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 46%
No religion 42%
Not stated 12%

39.1% No religion — Here 39.1% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.3% completing Year 12.

School completion

Year 10 37.3%

Year 12 35.3%

Year 9 or below 23.5%

Year 11 15.7%

Schools nearby

7.7% Bachelor+ — Here 7.7% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

35.3% Year 12 — Here 35.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Weekly incomes are far below the state and national averages, with the typical personal income at $485. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Income bands

$650–$1,499 14.3%

$1,062 Household income — Here $1,062 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$485 Personal income — Here $485 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,125 Family income — Here $1,125 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

11.5% High earners Here 11.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 17.2% of residents. Around 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

26.6% Health condition Here 26.6% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

17.2% Mental health Here 17.2% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

6.3% Needs assistance — Here 6.3% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though 0.0% of residents provide other forms of unpaid care. Volunteering is well above the national figure at 19.2%.

19.2% Volunteering — Here 19.2% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

0.0% Unpaid carers — Here 0.0% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

15.4% Unpaid child care — Here 15.4% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

26.9% Housework 15h+ — Here 26.9% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (33.3%), though couples with children still make up 55.1% of families.

Family types

Couples with children 50%
Couples without children 44%
One-parent families 6%

2.8 Household size —

6.1% One-parent — Here 6.1% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

33.3% Living alone — Here 33.3% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in Linfarne is a separate house, and 38.1% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $125, and 0.0% of households rent.

Tenure

Owned outright 44%
Owned with a mortgage 39%
Other tenure 17%

$125 Rent — Here $125 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,388 Mortgage — Here $1,388 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

0.0% Renting — Here 0.0% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

38.1% Owned outright — Here 38.1% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 14.3% of workers commute by bus, which is far above the national average.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 53.6%

Bus 14.3%

Car (passenger) 10.7%