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Bakers Hill
13 km²
Older residents are far more common in Bakers Hill than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 48. This community has shrunk by 23% since 2011, though it is now more likely to include children, with 16.7% of people under 15. It is a place of large, separate houses where most people own their home. The area is heavily car-dependent, reflecting its rural setting and distance from major services.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.4% of the population, well above the Australian average of 17.2%.
People born overseas make up 18.7% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86.7% of the population. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half the community (48.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This has risen by 24 points since 2011.
Only 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much lower than most similar areas and far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is a little below the national figure. However, 19.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 35.1% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.
A higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework (27.3%) than in most similar areas. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 10.8%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 48.0% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.9% of dwellings. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 6.3% of households renting, far below the national figure.
Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and only 1.6% use public transport.
The community is relatively stable, as 25.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
About half of adults (51.1%) are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are mining, health care, and public administration.
Bakers Hill is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.