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Sea Lake
2 km²
Typical household incomes in Sea Lake are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly income of $843. This small community of 562 people has seen its population shrink by 32% since 2011. It is now a far older area than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and many people living alone. The town is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of shops, schools, and health services.
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Sea Lake is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52 and 27.6% of the population aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen 20 points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 remains well below the national figure.
The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.5% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure and represents an 11 point drop since 2011.
English is the primary language for 91.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen 11 points since 2011 to just 2.8%, which is far below the state average.
A high number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 45.9% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen 27 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.
Typical personal weekly income is $502, which is well below the national figure of $805. While 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $843 is among the lowest for its level.
Health challenges are common here; 42.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Additionally, 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.
Volunteering is very strong, with 24.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This community also sees a higher than usual rate of people providing unpaid care at 14.7%.
Living arrangements are small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national average and is consistent with the fact that 38.2% of people live alone.
Home ownership is very high, with 54.2% of homes owned outright. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and the typical weekly rent of $140 is much lower than the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Very few people work from home at 4.3%, which is far below the national average.
About a third of the population moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.0% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 45.3%. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as healthcare and retail.
The town is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and a school.