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Dowerin
2 km²
A small population of 357 people makes Dowerin (L) a sparsely populated area. It is a community that has grown noticeably older, with seniors now making up over a third of the residents. This shift is reflected in the housing, where many people live alone and a high number of homes are owned outright. While incomes are generally low, there is a strong spirit of community and a high rate of volunteering compared to other similar areas.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.9% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011 and is far above the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the dominant language here, with only 1.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
People with no religion make up 46.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This number has risen 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the state and national figures at $1,042. Just 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.3%.
Volunteering is very common, with 31.1% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. However, this is 12 points lower than it was in 2011.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 40.7% of people living alone and 20.2% in one-parent families, both figures being much higher than most areas.
Homes are mostly separate houses, and 43.2% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at $170.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and very few (3.3%) have no motor vehicle at all.
The community is very stable, with only 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work is common for 50.2% of adults, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. However, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a 15-minute walk of health services.