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Koorda
7 km²
Set within a small area of Western Australia, Koorda (L) is a sparsely populated rural centre that has seen its population shrink by 49% since 2011. It is a community of older residents, where the typical person is 54 and nearly a third are seniors. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a significant increase in the number of people who now claim no religion.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and a senior population that rose 21 points since 2011. Children under 15 are well below the state average at 11.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home has fallen sharply to 2.8%, far below the national figure.
More than half of the community (51.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 29 points since 2011.
The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,017, which is far below the national figure. Only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much lower than in most areas.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 41.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.2%.
Volunteerism is very high, with 28.1% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure.
A large proportion of the community live alone (45.5%), which is far above the state average. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.0 people, well below the national figure.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright. Rents are very low, with the typical weekly rent at just $129.
Cars are essential for travel, as 70.3% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport. Only 3% of people work from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or public administration and safety.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools and parks, but no homes are within walking distance of public transport or health services.