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Gnarabup - Prevelly
5 km²
A huge 59.5% of people in Gnarabup - Prevelly report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This small community has grown by 14% since 2011, attracting a highly educated and affluent population with typical weekly household incomes of $1,933. It is a family-oriented area where nearly 20% of residents are children, and many households are led by couples in de facto relationships. Set in a largely car-dependent environment, the area is defined by its high proportion of detached houses and a strong spirit of volunteering.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, those aged 65 and over are much lower than in most similar areas at 13.1%.
People born overseas make up 17.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though far below the Western Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 81.9% of the population. While 5.7% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this remains far below the state and national averages.
The community is marked by a very high proportion of people with no religion, which rose 36 points since 2011 to reach 59.5%, far exceeding the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is very well qualified, with 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.4% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.
Incomes are high, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,062, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high level of education, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 20 points since 2011.
Residents are in good health, with only 16.5% reporting a long-term health condition and 5.4% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far below the national figures.
Volunteering is common here, with 22.8% of people volunteering, well above the national average. Additionally, 31.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the state and national figures.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. About 59% of families are couples with children, while 25.5% of people live alone.
Separate houses make up 90.4% of dwellings, far above the national figure. While 34.3% of homes are owned outright, the proportion of renters rose 19 points since 2011 to 24.7%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting via public transport. However, 13.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.
About 36.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%. While 68.6% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.3%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within that distance of a school, health service, or public transport.