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West Casuarinas
684 km²
A huge gap in religious affiliation separates West Casuarinas from the rest of the country, with a very high proportion of residents claiming no religion. This sparsely populated area has only 29 people and is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. While the community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, it is marked by a high rate of volunteering and unpaid care. The area is almost entirely car-dependent and sits far apart from urban services.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 45. It is an area with very few children and no residents aged 65 or over.
Born almost entirely in Australia, the community is far less diverse than the state or nation, with no one born overseas.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.
A very high 62.1% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 40.9% completing Year 12.
Typical family and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, though personal incomes are a little below the national figure.
While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, with arthritis being the most reported.
This is a highly active community for unpaid work, with volunteers and those providing unpaid care far exceeding state and national figures.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
One-parent families make up 27.3% of households, which is far above the state and national averages.
Typical homes in the area have slightly fewer people per bedroom than the state or national average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for transit access.
About 33.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
A very high 78.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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