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Milawa
1 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Milawa, where the typical resident is 49. This small community has seen its population shrink by 28% since 2011, but it remains a place of high qualifications and home ownership. With a strong presence of both seniors and children, the area is marked by large family homes and a high rate of unpaid care and volunteering. It is a very walkable locality where most residents live within easy reach of shops, parks, and schools.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with residents aged 65 and over making up 24.8% of the population. However, children under 15 are also well represented at 21.1%, which is much higher than the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.9%, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 96.3% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average at just 3.0%.
Religious affiliation is split, with 54.4% identifying as Christian and 40.0% reporting no religion. The latter group has grown by 21 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area where 54.6% of residents completed Year 12 and 24.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are higher than in most similar areas at $1,517, and 18.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
While 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition—which is well above the national figure—the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas at 3.7%.
Community spirit is high, with 25.2% of people volunteering and a far higher rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to the state average.
Family homes are common, with 61.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 3.5% of families are one-parent families, which is far below the national average.
Housing is very stable, as 53.3% of homes are owned outright and only 7.6% are rented. Most homes are large, with 81.0% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.
About a third of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the population, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.
The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 58.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or accommodation and food services.
Milawa is very walkable, with 93.0% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents can easily reach groceries, parks, and schools on foot, though there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.