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Sinclair
1 km²
Daily life in Sinclair is shaped by a high number of separate houses and a strong connection to local services. Sinclair is a residential community of 765 people where almost everyone lives in a detached home and most families have three or more bedrooms. It is a relatively young area with a typical resident aged 38. The community is notably diverse in its identity, with a First Nations population well above the state and national figures.
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About 8.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 18.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.8%) than the state average of 32.2%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 88.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.9%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of people here have no religion, at 52.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above Western Australia's 42.9%.
Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%. However, there are many schools nearby, with 7 located within 3 km.
Typical family income is $1,676 a week, which is well below the state figure of $2,214. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average of 22.6%.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure at 10.1%.
Volunteering is strong, with 19.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, far fewer people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas.
There are 64 First Nations people in the area, and they are a little younger than the national typical age of 24. Notably, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 0.0%, far below the national figure of 12.3%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.7% of households. About 26.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.5% of homes. Renting is much more common than in most areas at 33.2%, while typical weekly rent is $270, well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, though there are many public transport stops nearby, with 11 in the area. Only 2.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.3% of people having moved in the last five years, a little above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 3.1%.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.3%. The most common industries for workers are retail trade, accommodation and food services, construction, and health care.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, it is very difficult to access health services on foot, with only 0.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.
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