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Leeman
8 km²
An older population marks the community of Leeman, where the typical resident is 57 years old. This is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up nearly a third of the population. While the area has grown by 27% since 2011, it remains a small settlement of 351 people. The community is largely English-speaking and relies heavily on cars for daily life in a landscape dominated by separate houses.
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Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen by 13 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most people here were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 10.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the Western Australian average.
English is the only language used at home by the vast majority of residents. No one in the area reports speaking a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.
About 44.7% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is slightly above the state average, while 40.7% of the community identifies as Christian.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 2.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 47.2% of residents.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $962 a week. However, 8.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.
A higher than average 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in the rest of the state, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to the state average.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 34.1% of households, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the population and the fact that one-parent families are very rare.
Separate houses are the norm here, and 44.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $210, which is far below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and 50.9% of workers drive themselves.
The community is quite stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, mining, or transport, though the unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While many homes are near a school, there are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.