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Inverloch
6 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Inverloch is a community where the typical resident is 55. It is a place of significant transition, with over 45% of people moving in within the last five years and a sharp rise in the number of seniors. This shift is reflected in a high rate of outright home ownership and a growing population of retirees. While it remains a larger center for the region, it has become a sanctuary for older adults and those seeking a quieter pace of life.
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The area has aged rapidly, with people aged 65 and over now making up 35.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.4%, which is a little below the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.6% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, at only 0.4%, which is well below the national figure.
A majority of residents report having no religion, at 51.2%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number rising 26 points since 2011.
The community is well qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest for its level and is part of a trend where degree holders rose 15 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,253, which is well below the national figure. However, a higher-than-usual 15.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the number of people earning over $2,000 weekly has risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, followed by mental health and asthma.
Inverloch has a very high rate of volunteering at 22.3%, which is well above the national figure. Residents also provide more unpaid care and do more housework than people in most similar areas.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 30.9% of households, well above the national figure.
Home ownership is very strong, with 54.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 81.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Reliance on cars is high, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, 18.7% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase from 3.3% in 2011.
The area sees high turnover, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.6%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.0%, with many professionals working in health care and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries, schools and health services is far below the state average.