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Scottsdale
3 km²
Seniors make up a significant part of the community in Scottsdale, where the typical resident is now 47. This is a much older population than the national figure, with people aged 65 and over rising to 28.5% since 2011. While the total population shrank by 39% over the last decade, the area remains a very walkable hub for those who live here. It is a place of modest incomes and strong local volunteering.
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The community has aged noticeably, with a typical age of 47 and a high proportion of seniors. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population fell to 4.6%, which is about the same as the state figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.9%) and have Australian or English ancestry. Only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 91.2% of the area. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the state and national averages.
People with no religion make up 45.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure rose by 22 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Those who completed Year 12 make up 26.8% of the population, far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $905 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high here; 10.2% of people need help with daily activities, and 39.7% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.
Volunteering is common, with 21.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid fell to 22.3% since 2011.
Many residents live alone (35.9%), a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a typical household size of 2.2 people, which is slightly lower than most areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 92.6% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $210.
Most people drive to work (71.8%), and only 4.5% work from home, which is far below the national figure. About 7% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is relatively stable, as 30.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell to 8.5% since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48%) compared to the state and national figures. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (97.2%) and parks (97.3%).