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Rosedale - Guerilla Bay
6 km²
An older population marks the character of Rosedale - Guerilla Bay (L), where the typical resident is now 57. This small community of 283 people has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of seniors rising by 21 points. It is a highly educated area where many residents own their homes outright and a large number spend their time volunteering. The neighbourhood is largely car-dependent, consisting mostly of separate houses on sloping terrain.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a third of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, a figure that has fallen 11 points since 2011.
While most residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 19.4% of the population, which is a rise of 13 points since 2011. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common among the minority.
English is the main language for 84.8% of people, though the proportion using another language at home has risen slightly to 5.3%. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 54.4%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 34 points since 2011.
The area is very well qualified, with 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the share of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 30 points to 61.9%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,487, which is higher than in most similar areas. Weekly personal income has also risen by $198 since 2011 to reach $746.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 32.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 14.1% of the population.
Volunteering is very common, with 28.6% of residents helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also high at 18.7%, while child care has fallen since 2011.
Couples without children make up nearly half of all households. The area has far fewer people living alone (16.2%) and fewer one-parent families (9.5%) than most other areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% of homes owned outright. The vast majority of the housing stock consists of separate houses, and 73.3% of these have three or more bedrooms.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one reported commuting by public transport, though 21.8% work from home.
The population is relatively stable, as only 32.4% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 41.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many professionals work in health, construction, and education.
The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, largely because there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.