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Waikerie
3 km²
Daily life in Waikerie is defined by its high walkability and a large population of seniors. The typical resident is 53, and people aged 65 and over make up 37.7% of the community. While the total population shrank by 47% since 2011 to 1,670 people, the area remains a practical place to live, with nearly every home within a short walk of parks, shops, and health services.
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Waikerie is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, which rose 10 points since 2011 to reach 37.7% of the population.
Australian and English ancestries are most common, though the number of people born overseas rose 5.1 points since 2011 to 14.0%, which is still far below the national figure.
Language diversity has grown, with the share of people using another language at home rising 5.9 points since 2011 to 8.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language.
About 41.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people completing Year 12 rose 10 points since 2011 to 31.2%.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $850 a week, and only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is higher than in most areas at 20.3%, though this is 3.1 points lower than in 2011. This community spirit exists alongside a lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to the state.
Living alone is very common here, with 40.4% of people in single-person homes. This contributes to a small typical household size of 2.0 people.
Renters make up 35.4% of households, which is much higher than in most areas. Typical weekly rent is $200, far below the national figure of $375.
Most people drive to work, but 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is a little above the national figure, and working from home is much less common than elsewhere.
Movement is high, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas rose sharply since 2011 to 18.4%.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 43.5%. Jobs are spread evenly across agriculture, retail, and health care.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services, far exceeding the state average.