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Lancelin
2 km²
A far older population than most areas defines Lancelin, where the typical resident is now 53. This quiet community has seen a sharp shift since 2011, with the number of seniors rising by 27 points to make up 30.2% of the area. While the population shrank by 13% over the decade, the town has become more diverse, with a significant increase in people using languages other than English at home. It is now a place where many live alone in spacious, owned homes.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up just 8.8% of the population. This is a steep decline from 2011, when nearly 26% of residents were children.
About 27.2% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 38.9%, followed by Australian at 29.4%.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 16.4% of people using another language at home. This rise is linked to a higher number of people who speak little or no English, which now stands at 6.0%.
A little above the national figure, 40.8% of residents report having no religion. This figure has risen by 12 points since 2011, while 42.8% of the community identifies as Christian.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 12.9% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.
Typical weekly household income is $1,036, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Both typical family and household incomes have fallen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported. However, the 6.4% of people with a mental health condition is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.6% of residents helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
This is an area of small households, with only 1.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 41.2% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.
Home ownership is strong, with 45.6% of homes owned outright. While 34.1% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 45.7% of workers driving to work. Only 1.5% of the community uses public transport to commute, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
The area sees a lot of movement, with 40.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very high at 44.3%, far above the national figure.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 39.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, which is well below the national figure.
The town is quite convenient for daily needs, with 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.