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Yanchep
14 km²
A high proportion of children and young families sets Yanchep apart as a noticeably youthful community. The typical resident is just 35, which is much lower than most areas, and one in four residents is under 15. This young profile is reflected in the local housing, where large family homes are the norm. It is a growing area where nearly 44% of people have moved in within the last five years.
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Yanchep is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population that is well above the state average at 25%. Seniors make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below the Australian figure of 17.2%.
People born overseas make up 37.7% of the community, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 49.4%, and 17.6% of residents were born in England.
While many residents were born overseas, English is the main language spoken at home for 85.1%. Only 8.5% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of the community reports no religion at 53.5%, which is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.2%.
About 51.2% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Only 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical family income is $1,987 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the state average of $2,214.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of people, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the state, at 10.3%.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.2% of people caring for children, well above the national average. In contrast, only 11.2% of residents volunteer, which is well below the state figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 60% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.1% of all homes. A huge 93.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.
Most people rely on cars, with 59.7% driving to work and only 2.6% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is less common here than nationally, at 6.6%.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 43.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the state average of 39%.
Unemployment is a little higher than the national average at 6.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and mining.
While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, only 22.9% can walk to groceries, which is far below the state average. This results in a walkability score that is well below the state figure.