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Two Rocks
52 km²
A sprawling coastal environment defines Two Rocks, where nearly every home is a separate house. This is a family-oriented community with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. While many residents are born in Australia and England, there is a strong trend toward non-religious beliefs. The area is largely car-dependent, though it is remarkably green, with the vast majority of homes within a short walk of a park.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why people per home is higher than in most areas.
English and Australian ancestries are the most prominent, though 28.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the Australian average.
The community is overwhelmingly English-speaking, with only 5.9% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents—52.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a lower proportion of people with university degrees than most areas, with only 10.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,526, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, which is about the same as the national average.
Unpaid care for children is common, with 29.6% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations residents are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15, though unemployment in this group is among the highest for similar areas at 26.9%.
Most households consist of couples with children (61.5%), and the typical home holds 2.7 people.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 91% having three or more bedrooms and 99.3% being separate houses.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops per person compared to similar areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.
Construction and mining are the most common industries, and the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure.
While parks are very accessible, the area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.