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Manjimup
22 km²
A significant gap in typical incomes separates Manjimup from the rest of the state. This community is notably older than the national average, with over 21% of people aged 65 or more. It is a place where many residents live alone and a high proportion report long-term health conditions. Despite lower typical pay, there is a strong spirit of giving, with a much higher rate of volunteering than in most similar areas.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.
Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.6% of the population—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.5% of residents, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half the population (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,208, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a much lower rate than in most areas.
Health challenges are common here, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.1% volunteering, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%.
First Nations people make up a larger portion of the population than in most areas, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average.
Single-person households are very common at 35%, a much higher rate than the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families also make up a higher share than in most areas.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas at 34%. However, separate houses are far more prevalent than the national average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, as only 0.8% commute via public transport. Very few residents work from home, at just 2.8%, which is far below the national figure of 21%.
About 35.1% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 57.7%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, and health care.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 69.8% of homes within 15 minutes of health services, which is far above the state average.