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Kellerberrin
5 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Kellerberrin (L), where the typical resident is 53. The community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of seniors rising by 16 points. While the total population has grown slightly to 798 people, there are now far fewer children and a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. This combination of an aging demographic and a rise in those needing daily help creates a distinct community character within the region.
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The area is much older than the state and national figures, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. This trend is matched by a sharp drop in children under 15, which fell 13 points since 2011 to just 12.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 42.2%. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 13.0%, which is far below the Western Australian figure.
English is the primary language for 85.8% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.
About 41.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.7%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 also fell by 12 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $890 a week. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, as 13.5% of people need help with daily activities, a rate well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis and asthma, affect 38.5% of the population.
Volunteering is higher than in most areas at 18.7%, though this is down from 2011. Unpaid care for children has fallen sharply, which is consistent with the dwindling number of children in the area.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.2% of people living alone and one-parent families rising to 19.2%. Because of this, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.
The area has a high rate of outright home ownership at 41.4%. Rents are much lower than the national average, with the typical weekly rent at just $160.
Most people rely on cars, as only 1.0% of residents commute by public transport. About 8.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most similar areas.
The community is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 44.0%. The most common jobs are as labourers, and the largest industry is health care and social assistance.
The town is quite walkable, with 81.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Health services and schools are especially accessible, with over 85% of homes within a short walk.