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Bridgetown
13 km²
Typical household incomes in Bridgetown are far below the national figure, reflecting a community with a high proportion of retirees. The population has grown by 83% since 2011, but the area has become much older, with the typical resident now aged 52. This shift explains why there are so many more seniors and fewer children than in most other areas. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and a high number of residents spend their time volunteering.
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The community is far older than the state average, with 31.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen nearly 8 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and about 24.3% of residents were born overseas, which is among the highest for similar areas.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 25 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
The area is better qualified than most similar places, with 45.2% of adults completing Year 12 and 14.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly personal income is $565, which is well below the national figure of $805, and the typical household income of $1,022 is far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.7% reporting a mental health condition.
Volunteering is very common, with 25.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Additionally, 30% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 32.3% of the community.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 40.7% own their home outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $292, well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport and 62.5% of workers driving to their jobs.
Movement into the area is high, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment has fallen by 17 points since 2011.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2. This is partly due to the terrain, as the mean slope is well above the state average.