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Bass (Rosevears)
703 km²
Noticeably older than the national average, Bass (Rosevears) is a community where the typical resident is 44. It is a largely residential area with a high proportion of seniors and a strong leaning toward home ownership. Most people here live in detached houses and many have no religious affiliation, a figure far above the Australian average. This is a quiet, established region where the population is more settled and less diverse than in most other parts of the country.
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The area is older than most, with the typical resident aged 44 and seniors making up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 16.6% of the community.
The population is predominantly Australian and English, with 80.4% born in Australia. Only 15.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.
English is the main language for 89.5% of the community. Only 6.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Half of the residents (50.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.
About 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. While 47.9% completed Year 12, this is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,402, which is much lower than in most other areas. Only 14.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of people. This is well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent conditions.
Volunteering is very high, with 18.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.
Most people live in couples, with 52.2% in families with children. About 28.1% of residents live alone, which is a bit higher than the national average.
Detached houses are very common, making up 90.1% of homes. Home ownership is strong, with 39.5% of houses owned outright, and renting is much less common than in most areas.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also far less common here than across Australia.
The population is relatively stable, with 36.9% having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the community.
About 60% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, and education and training.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 80.3% of homes near a park. However, it is far below the state average for access to schools within a 15-minute walk.