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Modanville
2 km²
A strong trend toward home ownership defines Modanville (L), where over half of all homes are owned outright. This small community of 526 people has grown significantly older, with the typical resident now 47. It is a place of large, detached houses and a high proportion of retirees, which is reflected in the rising number of seniors. The area feels established and stable, with very few people moving in or out over the last few years.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 47 and over 20% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, a figure that has fallen nearly 10 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.2%), and those born overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 93% of the community. While 4.4% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion (42.8%), which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 14 points since 2011.
The area is more qualified than many similar places, with 19% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen to 17.9% since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, affecting 34.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.4% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework.
Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 95.8% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 50.5% of homes owned outright, while renting is rare at just 6.8%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More people here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service. However, almost every home is within a short walk of a park.