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Roxby Downs
4 km²
Weekly incomes are far above the national figure in Roxby Downs, a community where almost half of all households earn $3,000 or more. This is a remarkably young town, with a typical resident aged just 30 and a high proportion of children. The population has grown by 265% since 2011, creating a fast-moving environment where most people rent their homes and many have arrived from overseas recently.
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The community is far younger than most of Australia, with 27.7% of the population being children under 15. Seniors are very rare here, as those aged 65 and over make up only 1.4% of the population.
While most residents were born in Australia, the share of people born overseas has risen to 12.9% since 2011. This figure remains far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the main language, though the share of people using another language at home has risen to 8.3%. This is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.2%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen sharply since 2011.
Half of the residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications in engineering and related fields are particularly common at 31.1%.
Typical weekly family income is $3,467, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. This high earning power is reflected in the 36.9% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 16.4% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 36.7% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, only 14.8% of the population are volunteers.
Families with children are the norm, making up 70.2% of households. This helps explain why the typical home is more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling.
Rental properties are very common, with 67.1% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are separate houses, and 80% have three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.9% of people driving to work. Only 0.6% of residents use public transport for their commute.
The population is highly mobile, as 58.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Mining is the dominant industry, employing 49.4% of the workforce. This high employment rate is seen in the 2.1% unemployment rate, which is well below the national figure.
The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. While many can walk to a school or grocery store, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.