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Bremer Bay
2 km²
A far older community than most similar areas, Bremer Bay is a small coastal settlement of 211 people. The typical resident is 57, and over a third of the population are seniors. This age profile helps explain why so many people live alone and why there are so few children. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, it remains a place where nearly 30% of residents volunteer their time.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 57 and the proportion of seniors rising by 27 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91% of the community, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is consistent with the area's far lower proportion of people using another language at home compared to the state average.
Nearly half of the population (48.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and rose 14 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose by 8.1 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are lower than those in the rest of the state, with a typical household earning $1,021 a week. This is far below the Western Australian figure of $1,815.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most reported. Despite this, the number of people needing help with daily activities fell to 3.8% since 2011.
Volunteerism is very high, with 29.8% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Around 29.3% of people also do significant amounts of unpaid housework.
The community is dominated by small households, with 48.9% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and aligns with the high number of seniors in the area.
Housing is split between those who own their home outright (42.6%) and a high number of renters (39.4%), which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $210, much lower than the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. About 52.5% of workers commute by driving a car.
The area is quite mobile, with 43.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, at 65.3%. The workforce is largely employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as accommodation and food services.
The area is very walkable for basic needs, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.