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Yarloop
3 km²
Weekly household incomes in Yarloop are much lower than the national figure, with a typical family earning just $1,267. This small community of 357 people is noticeably older than the state average, though it has a surprisingly high number of children. It is a place where separate houses dominate the landscape and many residents have a strong history of service, with a high rate of former Defence Force members. Most people here live in traditional family setups, often in larger homes with multiple bedrooms.
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The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 44. However, children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 16.0% of residents were born overseas. This is much higher than in similar areas, despite being far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 90.5% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
More than half of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 40.2% of residents left school after Year 10.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual personal weekly income at $540. Very few households earn more than $3,000 a week, far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 40.6% of people reporting a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions, at 16.8%.
Residents are very active in their community, with 21.7% volunteering and 16.2% providing unpaid care. This is much higher than the national average.
Family life is common here, with 44.9% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are also more frequent than in most areas at 18.6%.
Almost every home is a separate house (99.3%), and renting is much more common than usual at 33.8%. Typical weekly rent is $270, well below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one in the community commutes to work using public transport.
Yarloop has seen significant movement recently, as 48.2% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, with the unemployment rate at 7.2%. Many residents work as labourers or in technicians and trades roles.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.