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Rockingham
13 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Rockingham, where the typical resident is 49. This is a large community with a distinctive mix of retirees and overseas arrivals, as over a third of people were born abroad. The area is very walkable and well-connected, though it faces challenges with lower typical incomes and higher health needs. It is a place where many people live alone in smaller homes compared to the rest of the state.
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Rockingham is much older than most areas, with 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This contrasts with a very small population of children under 15, who make up only 12.7% of the community.
The area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 34.7%, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
While 9.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%. English remains the dominant language for 83.4% of the population.
People with no religion make up 44.0% of the community, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.8%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,169. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health needs are much higher here than in most areas, with 35.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 8.0% of residents who need help with daily activities.
A striking 7.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.8%.
There are 297 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $619, which is well above the Western Australian figure of $481.
Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 40.1% of people live alone. This contributes to a much lower density of just 2.0 people per home.
Renters are much more common here than in most areas, making up 36.8% of households. Detached houses are also less frequent, at 65.5%, which is far below the state average.
The area is well-served by transit, with 132 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly above the state and national averages.
While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher at 8.1%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.
The area is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks and schools on foot.