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Kendenup
3 km²
Far older than the rest of the state, Kendenup (L) is a retirement-heavy community where the typical resident is 58. The population has grown by 57% since 2011, but it remains a place of modest means and high independence. Over half the residents report no religion, and many live alone in homes they own outright. This is a quiet, sparsely populated area where a high proportion of seniors live alongside a shrinking number of children.
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The area is significantly older than the national average, with 37.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 28.2% of people born overseas, an increase of 17 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English at 51.9% and Australian at 34.4%.
English is the dominant tongue, with 88.2% of people using it only. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of the community reports no religion at 50.5%, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 17 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.0% having completed Year 12.
Earnings here are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $789, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common, as 41.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for others is a strong feature, with 16.2% of people providing such support. The area also has a high number of Defence Force veterans at 7.5%.
Living arrangements are small and often solitary, with 41.0% of people living alone and just 1.9 people per home on average.
Home ownership is very high, with 50.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $240.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 3.9% of workers do their jobs from home.
About 34.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011, now making up only 2.5% of the population.
Working age residents are less active here, with only 37.3% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5. While many homes are near a school or park, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.