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Walkamin
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A far older population than the state average defines Walkamin, where the typical resident is now 51. The community has shrunk by 32% since 2011 and is increasingly made up of seniors, with 30.5% of people aged 65 and over. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the housing, where a high number of people now live alone. It is a small, predominantly Australian-born settlement with a strong culture of volunteering.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident being 13 years older than the national figure. Seniors make up 30.5% of the population, a figure that rose by 19 points since 2011.
While 81.2% of residents were born in Australia, 16.0% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 57.7%. The proportion of people with no religion is 32.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a decline from 2011, when 19.1% had a degree.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure, sitting at $990. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
Need for help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas at 8.9%, a figure that rose by 8 points since 2011. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors.
Volunteering is very high here, with 25.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.
Living arrangements have changed quickly, with people living alone rising by 32 points since 2011 to reach 36.0%. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is very strong, with 56.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though the number of large homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas at 62.7%. Common industries include health care, transport, and agriculture.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.