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Toodyay
62 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Toodyay, where the typical resident is 56. This is a far older community than the state or national average, with over a third of people aged 65 and over. Many residents live alone in detached houses, contributing to a quiet, residential feel. While it is a small town of about 1,362 people, it has a distinctive mix of long-term locals and a fair number of people born overseas.
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Toodyay is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 20.6% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.
English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 46.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.2%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 58.0%.
Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $941 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of people. This includes arthritis and mental health conditions, which is consistent with the area's older population.
Volunteering is very high at 23.9%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.
There are 64 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 20.
People living alone are very common at 36.5%, far above the national average. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.
Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 42.2% own their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, and only 2.2% use public transport to get to work. Those who do use it face a very long walk to the nearest stop, averaging 72 minutes.
Around 33.9% of people have moved house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 1.4%, far below the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. Many homes are far from parks and schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.