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Welshpool
8 km²
A small residential pocket in Greater Perth, Welshpool is a sparsely populated area dominated by industrial and commercial surroundings. It is an older community where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure of 38. While it has very few residents, the area is heavily served by public transport and sits close to the city. This creates a unique setting where very few people live amidst a high density of transit infrastructure.
Welshpool's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is sparsely populated with only 16 residents. This small group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 53 years.
The most common country of birth is Philippines at 56%, ahead of Australia (19%).
The most common language used at home is Tagalog at 56%, ahead of English only (44%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 38%, ahead of Not stated (31%).
The area is surrounded by a large number of schools, with 35 located within 3 km. These include a mix of government, Catholic, and independent options, with primary schools being the most common.
Income levels are inconsistent; while typical family weekly income is among the highest at $7,000, the typical household income is far below the state and national figures at $575.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 31%, ahead of Arthritis (19%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are very small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national and state figure of 2.5.
Rent and mortgages are relatively affordable, with typical weekly rent at $265 and monthly home loans at $1,000, both well below the state average. However, there are slightly more people per bedroom than usual.
The area has an exceptional amount of infrastructure, with 49 public transport stops and 7 routes. This is reflected in a very high number of weekly departures per person compared to the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Transport & warehousing at 30%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (30%).
Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, but the area is otherwise mostly car-dependent. Access to groceries, health services, and parks on foot is far below the state average.