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Berrara - Cudmirrah
1 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Berrara - Cudmirrah is a mature community where the typical resident is 57. This small population of 612 people is defined by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. It is a stable, largely Australian-born area with very few recent arrivals from overseas. The community is notably settled, with a high rate of outright home ownership and a population that is aging further over time.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state average at 12.4%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.0% born here and only 7.8% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language, with 89.5% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language (1.8%) or speak little to no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 43.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase from 15.0% in 2011.
The community is relatively well-qualified, with 17.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 41.1% completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,197, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen to 11.1% since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. Arthritis (17.6%) and mental health conditions (10.1%) are the most reported issues.
Volunteering is high, with 19.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.1%) compared to the rest of the state.
Living alone is common, with 34.4% of people in single-person households, well above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home has 2.1 people, which is lower than most areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 56.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Most residents (92.1%) live in separate houses, and renting is much less common than in most areas.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 1.6% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home is more common than in similar areas, at 16.8%.
The population is very stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are construction, health care, and hospitality.
While every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park, the area lacks other services; no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health clinic.