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Angourie
4 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Angourie, where the typical resident is 58. This small community has seen its population shrink by 28% since 2011, leaving a quiet area where 43.2% of people are aged 65 or over. It is a well-qualified place with many university degrees and a high rate of home ownership. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58 and a very small population of children. While the number of seniors has risen sharply since 2011, the total population has fallen to 192 people.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen slightly to 11.5%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 94.3% of the community. While more people have started using another language at home since 2011, this figure remains far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.1%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 39 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 34.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is higher than in most similar areas but lower than the state average. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. The number of people needing help with daily activities has also fallen since 2011.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.1% of people helping out, which is far above the state figure. A higher than average number of residents also provide unpaid childcare or housework.
The area is mostly made up of couples, with 47.2% living without children and 44.7% living with children. Fewer people live alone now compared to 2011.
Home ownership is very high, with 58% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and while renting is uncommon, the typical weekly rent is well above the national figure.
Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport. About 17.2% of the workforce works from home.
The population is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is far below the national average, and the unemployment rate of 8.7% is much higher than in most areas. Many of the local workforce are professionals or managers.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. However, every home is within a short walk of a park and public transport.