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Cranbrook
6 km²
A typical weekly household income of $937 is far below the national figure in Cranbrook, marking it as a low-income area. The community is ageing, with 24% of residents aged 65 or over and a population that has shrunk by 22% since 2011. This small settlement in Western Australia is largely made up of detached houses and has a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a place where few residents hold university degrees and many struggle with long-term health conditions.
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Cranbrook is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 45. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 6.6%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
People born overseas make up 14.9% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language, though the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 4.5% since 2011. Despite this, no one in the area speaks little or no English.
About half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 16 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 34% finished school at Year 10.
Typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure at $552. High earners are rare, as only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, with 34% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 9.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18.6% of people participating. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the rest of the state.
A large number of residents live alone (38.3%) or in one-parent families (20.6%), both of which are much higher than most areas. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.
Almost every home is a separate house, and renting has jumped to 45.8%, which is far above the national average. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $169.
The area is heavily car-dependent, and 64.2% of workers drive to their jobs. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
Residents are less likely to move than those in other parts of the state, with only 26.8% changing homes in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have risen to 7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries, employing 33.7% of the workforce. Unemployment is 8.7%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.