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Kororoit (Western Metropolitan)
205 km²
A rapid population increase of 22% since 2016 has shaped Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) into a large, young community. The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with many families and a high proportion of children. It is a diverse hub where nearly half of all residents were born overseas, resulting in a community that is far more multicultural than the state average. This mix of young families and diverse backgrounds defines the local character.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
24 schools within reach make Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, a rate well above the Australian average.
Born overseas, 47.9% of residents come from abroad, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Vietnamese, Australian, English, Indian and Filipino.
Language diversity is very high, with 56.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10.5% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion is more common here than in most similar areas, with only 18.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to most areas. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.3% of adults, which is well below the state average.
The typical household earns $1,864 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the typical personal income is a little below the state and national averages.
Residents here report long-term health and mental health conditions at rates well below the national figures. Only 20.1% have a long-term health condition.
Unpaid child care is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering is well below the national average. Only 6.8% of people volunteer.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone, at just 15.0%.
Separate houses are far more common here than across the state, making up 91.2% of homes. Most of these are large, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms.
Car use is dominant, as 57.4% of workers drive to work and 43.6% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home rose significantly since 2016 to 19.5%.
About 37% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population.
Full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 60.4%. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 7.0%.
Walkability is well below the state average, with only 44.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. While parks are accessible, groceries and health services are far less reachable on foot.