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Aberdeen
5 km²
A much higher proportion of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in Aberdeen than in most similar areas. This community of about 1,870 people is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. It is a place where detached houses are the norm and many people work in the mining industry. Overall, the town is characterized by a strong connection to its roots and a workforce heavily involved in technical and trade roles.
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About 10.6% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 4.8 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. The typical resident is 41, and 18.5% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.
The area is very traditional in its roots, with 89.3% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which stands at only 6.4%.
English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (2.6%), which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 59.1% of the community identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.5%, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 39.1% of the population left school at Year 10.
Typical family income is $1,879 a week, which is a little below the national figure. While 11.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, typical household income is well below the national average at $1,375.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 33.4% of people, which is well above the national figure. This includes asthma at 12% and arthritis at 11.8%.
Volunteering is much lower here than in similar areas, with only 12.6% of people participating. This is a decline of 5.1 points since 2011.
Homes are often occupied by couples with children (55.2%) or couples without children (31.6%). About 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Detached houses make up 89.5% of the market, far above the national figure. Many residents own their homes outright (37.8%), and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $280.
Cars are essential here, with 72% of people driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Very few people work from home (4.5%), which is far below the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with 33.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen 11 points since 2011 to 6.7%.
Mining is a major employer, with 19.7% of the workforce in the industry. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 61.8%, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.9%.
The town is somewhat walkable, and residents have excellent access to groceries, with 89.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk. However, access to parks and public transport is well below the state average.