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Jandowae
3 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Jandowae (L) is a shrinking community where the typical resident is now 55. This is a place of significant demographic change, with the population dropping by 36% since 2011. The area is markedly aged, with one in three residents now aged 65 or over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in a high need for health support and a modest, low-income profile that sits well below national figures.
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The community has aged rapidly, with the typical age rising by 15 years since 2011 to reach 55. Seniors make up 33.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.8% of the area, a little above the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English (47.0%) and Australian (41.4%).
English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 54.6%, though those with no religion rose by 20 points since 2011 to reach 34.1%. This figure remains well below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 22.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $854. Only 2.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.
The area faces significant health challenges, with 47.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 14.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.
Local participation is high, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.9%, well above the national figure.
Many people live alone, accounting for 38.0% of households, which is far above the national average. One-parent families make up 18.1% of the community, a figure that is well above the Australian average.
Housing is mostly detached houses (90.7%), and 47.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents and mortgages are much lower than usual, with typical weekly rent at just $200.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 62.8% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. Only 4.2% of people work from home, far below the national figure of 21%.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the population.
The area has a high unemployment rate of 13.5%, which is well above the national figure. Only 36.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average of 61.6%.
The town is very walkable, with 95.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. This includes easy access to parks (97.5%), health services (96.3%) and groceries (96.2%).