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Ocean Beach
2 km²
A high proportion of homeowners define Ocean Beach (L), where nearly half of the houses are owned outright. This community has aged significantly over the last decade, with the typical resident now 50 years old. It is a well-qualified area with a strong lean toward secularism, as nearly two-thirds of people report no religion. These features combine to create a stable, established residential pocket within the Denmark region.
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The population has grown by 25% since 2011 to reach 822 people. It is far older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 23.4% of the community.
People born overseas account for 21.3% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas, although this remains well below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 50.5%.
English is the dominant language, used by 91.5% of residents at home. Very few people use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A striking 64.8% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant rise of 36 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 30 points to 62.4%.
Typical weekly family income is $1,797, which is higher than most similar areas but still a little below the national figure. Personal incomes have also risen by $270 since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 34.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and 55.5% include children. The number of people living alone has fallen since 2011, now sitting at 23.8%.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 85.5% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, falling to 15.8%.
Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute via public transport and only 1.7% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home has risen to 10.7%.
About 37.1% of residents moved house in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.
Unemployment is very low at 2.6%, though the proportion of full-time workers has fallen significantly since 2011. Many residents work in health, construction, or education.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.