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Kalbarri
4 km²
A typical resident in Kalbarri is far older than the national average, with a median age of 53. This aging population is a defining feature of the community, where seniors over 65 now make up 27.3% of the population. The town has seen a significant shift since 2011, as the number of children has fallen sharply while the population shrank by 31%. It is a place where many people live alone or in couples without children, creating a quiet, older atmosphere in the region.
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Kalbarri is much older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 53 compared to the national figure of 38. The number of children under 15 has fallen 16 points since 2011 and is now well below the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.5%. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 14.4%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 81.7% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
People with no religion make up 45.6% of the population, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 34.6%, which is far below the state figure of 58%.
Household incomes have fallen since 2011, and the typical weekly family income of $1,415 is now well below the national figure. Only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.9%, which is about the same as the state average. However, the 4.3% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people pitching in. Conversely, the 17.7% of people caring for children unpaid is far below the state average, consistent with the area's older population.
Living alone is common, with 33.4% of people in single-person homes, which is well above the national average. The typical household is small, with only 2.1 people per home.
Home ownership is high, with 44.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While 76.8% of homes are separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $255 is well below the national average.
Most people drive to work, and 39.5% of homes have two vehicles. Only 1.7% of the population commutes using public transport, and working from home is less common than in most areas.
The community is relatively stable, as only 28.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell sharply since 2011.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, and full-time employment fell 29 points since 2011. Many locals work in accommodation and food services, which makes up 21.7% of jobs.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 86.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 69% near health services. This is far above the state average for access to these essential services.