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Perthville
2 km²
Far fewer people are born overseas in Perthville than in the rest of the state, with 93.1% of the population born in Australia. This small community of 362 people is mostly made up of families in large, detached homes. While it is a quiet area, it has a growing number of university-educated residents and high full-time employment rates. The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41.
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The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, rising to 5.5% since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20.7% of the community.
People born overseas make up only 6.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home by 98.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen to 0.0% since 2011.
Christianity is the most common religion at 61.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2011.
A growing number of residents are highly qualified, with 22.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of adults have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly family income is $2,053, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen significantly to 16.5% since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across the nation, affecting 35.6% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Local residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 24.4% that is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other family members is also much more common than in most areas.
Family life is central here, as 60.7% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why the average home is larger, with 2.5 people per dwelling.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 88.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 10.1% of households.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 29.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. Full-time employment has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 65.7%.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.