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Broomehill Village
9 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Broomehill Village, where the typical resident is now 50. The community has shrunk by 44% since 2011, and nearly 39% of people now live alone. Despite this trend toward an older, smaller population, there is a surprising number of children under 15, which is well above the national figure. It is a small, quiet area where nearly half of all homes are owned outright.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 20 years older than in 2011. Seniors make up 26.5% of the population, which is far above the Western Australian figure. However, children under 15 also make up a large share at 22.3%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. This figure fell slightly to 20.4% since 2011.
English is the main language for 82.5% of residents. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the Western Australian average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 43.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.3% of the community, a figure that rose by 7.3 percentage points since 2011.
Higher education is more common here than in similar areas, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures. The typical household earns $942 a week, which is far below the Western Australian typical income of $1,815.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions and 10.9% of people needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high here, with 28.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This strong community spirit exists alongside a decline in people caring for children unpaid.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with 38.6% of people now living alone. Single-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Every home in the village is a separate house, and 49.4% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at just $200.
Cars are essential for everyone, as 100% of homes own a motor vehicle. No one in the area uses public transport to get to work.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
The unemployment rate is 13.1%, which is well above the state and national figures. About 50.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in agriculture or health care.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.