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Peppermint Grove Beach
1 km²
The population of Peppermint Grove Beach has shrunk by 33% since 2011, leaving a small community of 518 people. It is a wealthy and older area, with a typical resident aged 49 and high levels of university qualifications. Most households are large, detached family homes, creating a quiet residential atmosphere. The area is very car-dependent, as there are almost no shops or services within walking distance.
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Residents are far older than the national figure, with the typical person aged 49. While nearly one in five people are seniors, children under 15 also make up a higher than usual 19.9% of the population.
Most people here were born in Australia, and about 51% have English ancestry. The proportion of residents born overseas is far below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents (50.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This number has risen by 25 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There has been a significant increase in education levels since 2011, with the share of people finishing Year 12 rising by 31 points.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, and the typical weekly household income is $1,862. About 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions and mental health issues are also much lower than in most other areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework.
Family homes are common, and the share of one-parent families is much lower than in most areas. People living alone have also become less common, falling 17 points since 2011.
Every single home here is a separate detached house, and 93.6% have three or more bedrooms. While 41% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face a typical monthly payment of $1,733.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Only 1.1% of people use public transport to get to work.
While about 37.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%. Many residents work as professionals or in health and education.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 58.8% of homes are within walking distance of a park.