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Wyalkatchem
2 km²
Set in a highly walkable landscape, Wyalkatchem (L) is a small town with a population of 304 people. It is a community of seniors, where the typical resident is 55 and over a third of the population is aged 65 or over. This older demographic helps explain why many people live alone and why the area has a very high rate of home ownership. It is a place where residents are more likely to volunteer and have a stronger connection to Indigenous heritage than in most other areas.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.9% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 15.5% of residents were born overseas. This is far below the state figure of 32.2%.
English is the main language for 81.3% of people. While 6.6% of residents use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.
About 46.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.5% have no religion, a figure that is well below the Western Australian average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $762. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 41.1% of residents. Arthritis, heart disease, and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
The town has a high number of single-person households, with 51.1% of people living alone. One-parent families are also far more common here than across the state.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.5% of homes are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $150.
Most people rely on cars, with 66.7% of workers driving to work. No one in the community uses public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, though 35.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.4% of the community.
Only 39.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Common industries include public administration, education, and health care.
The town is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks.