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Exeter
1 km²
Rapid growth has transformed Exeter since 2011, with the population climbing 41% to 419 people. It is now a notably older community where the typical resident is 57, far older than the national figure. This shift is seen in the high proportion of seniors and a surge in residents with university degrees. The area is defined by large, detached homes and a workforce that frequently works from home.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical age rising by 10 years.
People born overseas make up 16.2% of the population, a figure that rose 9.5 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.3% and 40.3% respectively.
English is the primary language for 95.7% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (1.4%), which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 44.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 34 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen 35 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are higher than in most areas at $1,472. This is consistent with the high number of professionals and the 16.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the 3.3% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 21.8% of residents helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. A high 40.9% of people also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per house. This is partly because 30.8% of people live alone, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms and 96.7% being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, with 55.5% of homes owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 29.0% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from just 2.6% in 2011.
About 35.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is slightly lower than the national figure. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in education and training, which is the most common industry at 19.5%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While many homes are near parks, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.