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Pomona
7 km²
Daily life in Pomona revolves around a quiet, older community where detached houses dominate the landscape. The typical resident is 48, making it far older than most Australian towns. While the population has shrunk significantly since 2011, the area remains a place of high home ownership and professional qualifications. It is a relaxed setting where more people than usual spend their time volunteering or caring for others.
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The community is notably older, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the typical age has climbed by 9 years to 48, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 7.7 points.
People born overseas make up 15.3% of the population, a figure that is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and this makeup has remained stable since 2011.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of residents, and very few people use another language at home. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A majority of residents—53.3%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant shift from 2011, when the number was 27.3%.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 7.6 points.
Typical weekly household income is $1,333, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen since 2011, and 12.2% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also a little more frequent than in the rest of the state.
Pomona has a strong culture of giving back, with 18.9% of people volunteering, well above the state figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.
Homes generally house 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure. While one-parent families are steady at 14.4%, the number of people living alone has risen by 4.9 points since 2011.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 95.8% of all dwellings. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and 40.2% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, and 11.8% of the workforce now works from home.
The area has seen a drop in new arrivals from overseas, which fell by 8.3 points since 2011. However, 40.0% of the population has moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, at 49.7%. The most common industries for those working or looking for work are health care and construction.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, and residents have far better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than those in the rest of the state.