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Oakhurst
26 km²
Rural surroundings and a lack of nearby shops define Oakhurst, where the population has grown by 224% since 2011. It is a young community with a typical resident aged 36, though it is much more diverse in its Indigenous population than most other areas. The area is almost entirely made up of large detached houses and families, creating a residential character that is very far from the urban feel of the rest of the state.
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Indigenous residents make up 11.6% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2011. The area is generally younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer seniors than the state average.
Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the dominant language, and only 1.7% of people use another tongue at home, which is far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.
About 31.3% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average, though this has increased since 2011. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 35.1%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,837 per week. This is a higher figure than most similar areas, and weekly family incomes have risen since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (22.2%) or mental health conditions (6.7%).
Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 10.9%. There has also been a notable drop in the number of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and far fewer people living alone than in the rest of the state. Most households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, as only 7.4% of households rent, far below the national average.
Car ownership is very high, and only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport or work from home compared to the rest of the country.
The community has become more stable over time, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far lower than in most areas.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. Only 30.5% of residents live within walking distance of a park.