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Bruce Rock
2 km²
Daily life in Bruce Rock is shaped by a mature population and a very walkable layout. It is a place where seniors are well represented, with a typical resident aged 52, making it far older than most Australian areas. While the community is small, it is highly active in volunteering and enjoys easy access to essential services and parks on foot. This creates a quiet, stable environment where most residents have lived for many years.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 33.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 7 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.7%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has fallen by 8.5 points since 2011 to 11.5%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 81.7% of residents. While 5.9% use another language at home, this is still far below the average for Western Australia and Australia.
About 40.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.7%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.9% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,046, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 10 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 34.6% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.4%.
Volunteering is very high at 23.9%, which is well above the national figure, though this is down from 35.1% in 2011. About 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 38.5% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per household.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $160 and typical monthly mortgage payments at just $748. About 42.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average.
Most people drive to work, and only 4.6% work from home. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.5% of commuters using it.
The community is very stable, as only 29.6% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent overseas arrivals recorded in 2021.
Full-time employment is high at 69.4%, well above the national figure, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Construction and agriculture are the main industries.
The town is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. This high level of accessibility is reflected in a walkability score of 6.5.