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Naval Base

5 km²

A typical resident in Naval Base is far older than the national figure, with an average age of 57. This is a sparsely populated area of just 20 people where there are no children under 15. The community is quite diverse, with 40% born overseas and a strong tendency toward having no religion. It is a small, quiet pocket of the Kwinana region with a population that has seen significant movement, as 60% moved here in the last five years.

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The area is much older than most, with 25% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 57. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 40% of the population is from another country, which is far above the national figure. New Zealand is the most common birthplace outside of Australia.

While 15% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the national average. Despite this, 90% of the community speaks English only.

A large majority of people here report having no religion, at 65%. This is far above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 35% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $900. However, there is a gap in wealth, as 15% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Half of the residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This includes 25% living with a mental health condition, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 25% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high at 20%, though no one provides unpaid childcare.

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

Homes are generally small, with the typical household containing only 1.7 people, which is well below the national average.

Typical weekly rents are $315, which is a little below the national figure. Home loan payments are also among the lowest at $500 a month.

The area has an exceptionally high number of public transport stops and departures per person, though it takes 89 minutes to reach the city by transit.

The population is quite mobile, with 60% of residents having moved into the area within the last five years, far above the state average.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

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