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Roe (Agricultural)
105,015 km²
A vast landscape of agricultural land and sparse settlements defines Roe (Agricultural). This community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a place of strong stability, where many residents own their homes outright and a high number of people volunteer. The area's character is shaped by its rural industry, with nearly 28% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
48 schools within reach make Roe (Agricultural) convenient for families.
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The population is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 42 and nearly 20% being seniors. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (4.9%) compared to the national figure of 3.2%.
This area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 14.5% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (41.4%) or English (40.5%) ancestry.
English is the dominant language, used by 83% of people at home. Only 6.6% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Many residents report having no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 43.1% completing Year 12. This is far below the state figures.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the state average, at $1,445. Only 14.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.
About 27.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition reported at 9.4%.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 27.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
Living arrangements are varied, with 30.5% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. About 53.5% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses (91.3%), and 38.8% of homes are owned outright. Both typical rents ($225) and mortgage payments ($1,291) are well below state and national figures.
Most people rely on cars, with 61.1% driving to work and only 1.7% using public transport. This is consistent with the very low number of public transport departures compared to the state.
The community is quite stable, as only 32.5% of people moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas (14.1%) are more common here than in the rest of Western Australia.
The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is lower than the national figure. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 27.8% of workers.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (39.9%) or health services (29.1%) compared to the state.