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Basin View
4 km²
Daily life in Basin View is heavily reliant on cars, as almost no one can walk to groceries or health services. It is an older community where the typical resident is 48, and more than a quarter of the population are seniors. The area has grown by 38% since 2011, becoming a larger residential spot with a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a place of detached houses and larger family homes, where many residents prefer a secular lifestyle.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the 3.2% seen across Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas rose to 12.6% by 2021. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.
English is the dominant language for 91.5% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A large portion of the community has no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 10.2% reported no religion.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,244, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal income has risen by $272 since 2011 to reach $620.
Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Participation in unpaid care is higher than most areas, with 14.7% of people providing this support. Additionally, 6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than in other similar areas.
Family homes are the norm, and the typical household has 2.4 people. One-parent families make up 16.7% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 95.2% of all homes. Most are large, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are $360.
Car dependence is very high, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. About 9.5% of the workforce works from home.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas reported in 2021.
About 51.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%. Common industries for local workers include health care, social assistance, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.