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Riverton
2 km²
A typical resident in Riverton is far older than those in the rest of the state, with an average age of 57. This small community has grown by 22% since 2011, yet it remains much older than most areas. Many residents are seniors, and a high number of people live alone in detached houses. While the population is growing, the area's character is shaped by a high proportion of retirees and a workforce that is smaller than the national average.
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The community is significantly older than the national average, with 38.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the Australian figure of 18.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 12.5% of the population was born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of residents. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of residents, 46.8%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 11.4% since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $933 a week. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high here, with 14.7% of people requiring help with daily activities. This is well above the national average of 5.8%, and 44% of residents have a long-term health condition.
Volunteering is very common at 24.9%, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing unpaid housework than in most areas.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 37.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and the typical home has only 2.0 people.
Detached houses dominate the landscape, and 44.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $225, well below the national figure of $375.
Most people rely on cars, as 69.2% of workers drive to work and 0.0% use public transport. Very few people work from home at 4.3%.
The area has seen more movement recently, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is a rise of 13 points since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 39.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.