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Northampton
7 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Northampton, where the typical resident is 57. This community has grown slightly to 821 people and is shaped by a high proportion of seniors and those living alone. With many residents owning their homes outright and a strong local volunteering rate, it is a stable place where a significant number of people have deep roots. The area's character is further marked by a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence.
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The community is much older than most areas, with 35.8% of people aged 65 or over. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 10.4%, this is a drop from 46.4% in 2011. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is lower than the national average.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.1% and 37.4% respectively. People born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.4% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% and has fallen since 2011.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.7%. Those with no religion make up 34.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 27.0% completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure for Year 12 completion of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $868 a week. This is far below the Australian average of $1,746, and typical family incomes have fallen since 2011.
Health needs are high, as 8.9% of people need help with daily activities and 35.1% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the national average, which is consistent with the area's older population.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.2% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. Similarly, 29.1% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.
Living arrangements are distinct, with a very high 38.2% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, contributing to a typical household size of 2.1 people, which is slightly lower than the national average.
Home ownership is very strong, with 51.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, and the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national average.
Most people rely on cars, but 5.6% of the workforce commutes via public transport, which is a little above the national figure. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 2.8% having none.
The population is relatively stable, as only 26.0% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.4% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 37.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 65.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average.