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North Dandalup
2 km²
The population of North Dandalup has shrunk by 38% since 2011, leaving a smaller community of 242 people. It is now a much older area, with a typical resident aged 48, which is far older than the national figure. Most people here live in detached houses and have a strong connection to the land. It is a quiet, largely car-dependent place where a majority of residents now identify as having no religion.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Scottish ancestries are common. While 16.5% were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the Western Australian and national averages.
A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 25 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical household income is $1,837 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal income is well below the national average, with 53.3% of people earning under $650 a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. This includes arthritis and mental health conditions, which are both reported at higher rates than the state average.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 26.7% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. Volunteers make up 13.8% of the community, though this fell by 18 points since 2011.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There are far fewer people living alone (16.9%) and far fewer one-parent families (7.6%) than in most other areas.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 79.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.5%, while 37.1% of homes are owned outright.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Not a single home in the area is without a motor vehicle.
The area has become more stable over time, with fewer people moving in the last five years (32.5%) compared to the national figure. There were no recent overseas arrivals in 2021.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 60.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in retail trade, construction, or mining.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. While most homes are near groceries and public transport, none are within a 15-minute walk of health services.