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Jurien Bay
10 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Jurien Bay, where the typical resident is now 52. This coastal community has grown by 25% since 2011 and is increasingly a place for retirees, with seniors making up 28.5% of the population. The town is largely composed of separate houses and a high proportion of residents who do not identify with any religion. It is a relaxing setting where nearly all homes are within a short walk of a park.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical age being 52 and seniors aged 65 and over representing 28.5% of residents. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the national average.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though 15.4% of people were born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 87.6% of residents, and only 3.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national average.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.2%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 25 points since 2011.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.1% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,181, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 32.2% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent report.
Volunteering is much higher than in most similar areas, with 21.7% of people giving their time, although this is down from 2011.
The area has a high number of people living alone (30.2%) and couples without children, which is consistent with the older age of the community.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.9%), and 41.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are common, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
The town has seen significant movement, with 45.6% of residents moving in the last five years, well above the national average.
Working adults make up 53.8% of the population, with those employed full-time sitting well below the national average at 53.2%. Common industries include mining, construction, and hospitality.
While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, only 32.7% are near a school and 51.2% are near groceries, leaving the town's overall walkability below the state average.