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Greenbushes
1 km²
Weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure in Greenbushes, where a high number of people work in the mining industry. The community has aged significantly since 2011, and the typical resident is now 52. It is a small, quiet place where every home is a separate house and nearly half of all residents live alone. This shift toward a much older population is reflected in a higher need for daily health support and a growing number of people living by themselves.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 52. This trend is stark, as the number of people aged 65 and over rose 22 points since 2011 to reach 28.3%.
While 17.7% of residents were born overseas—much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the main language for almost everyone, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.
Nearly half of residents (46.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen 13 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification.
Typical weekly household income is $979, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have also fallen, with the typical weekly amount dropping $295 since 2011.
Health challenges are common here; 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition, and 11.6% need help with daily activities. This is well above the state and national averages.
Community spirit is high, with 21.1% of people volunteering and 18.1% providing unpaid care. A higher than usual 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 41.1%.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. Rent is much lower than the national average at $200 a week, and 41.1% of homes are owned outright.
The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and no one working from home. Most households have at least two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, as only 28.7% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Mining is the dominant industry, employing 42.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high, the unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the state average.
Residents can easily walk to parks and schools, but there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.