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Gnowangerup
4 km²
Daily life in Gnowangerup (L) revolves around a very walkable hub where nearly every home is within a short stroll of health services, schools and groceries. The community is small and has shrunk by 24% since 2011, but it remains a family-oriented place with a high number of children. It is notably diverse for its size, with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a surprising number of recent overseas arrivals. These elements blend into a quiet residential area where most people live in detached houses.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 13.4%, which is far above the national figure. The area is also younger than most, with 21.7% of residents being children under 15.
About 18% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Western Australian average. Filipino ancestry is particularly prominent, making up 7.7% of the community.
While 80.8% of people speak only English, 10.9% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. This diversity is seen in the use of Tagalog, though no one reported speaking little or no English.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.7%, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 9.6%, which is far below the national figure. However, 43.8% have completed Year 12, a rate that has risen since 2011.
Typical family incomes are $2,012 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas. High earners are more common here, with 11.1% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are high, as 9.5% of people require help with daily activities—well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common than usual, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.
This is a highly active community where 34.7% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.3% of residents providing unpaid care for others.
Families with children are common, making up 62.3% of households. This helps explain why the typical home size is 2.6 people, which is slightly higher than the state average.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 89.3% have three or more bedrooms. Housing is quite affordable, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $680.
Cars are essential here, with 69.5% of people driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. Only 3.4% of the workforce works from home.
The area has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 23.5%, though this is lower than it was in 2011. About 34.3% of residents moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is high at 65.3%, well above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, wholesale trade, or public administration, though the unemployment rate has risen to 6.8%.
The area is very walkable, with 95.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. This includes almost all homes being within a short stroll of a park or health service.