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Warawarrup
13 km²
A typical resident in Warawarrup is 54 years old, making this community far older than the national average. It is a small, quiet area with a population of 137 people, where almost everyone lives in a separate house. Many residents have lived here for a long time, which is reflected in the very low number of people moving in recently. The area is largely car-dependent and has a strong leaning toward home ownership.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 24.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. About 16.1% of the population are children under 15, while 65% of adults are married.
Most residents were born in Australia (79.6%), and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, and Italian. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
While 12.4% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still well below the national average. English is the only language used by 81% of the community.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national averages.
Household incomes are generally around the middle for similar areas, though 24.5% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.
The community is in relatively good health, with a mental health rate far below the national average. However, long-term health conditions are a little above the national figure, with arthritis being the most common.
Volunteering is very common here, with 29.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. A high number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes typically hold 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average. Most families are couples, with 59.8% having children and 40.2% without.
Housing is very stable, with 66% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Almost all homes are separate houses, and 94.3% have three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 70% have three or more.
The population is very stable, with only 13.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60%. Common industries for locals include manufacturing and agriculture, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.
Warawarrup is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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