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Rosebery
6 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Rosebery are far below the national figure, but the town is marked by a high rate of outright home ownership. This West Coast community has grown by 30% since 2011, becoming an older area where the typical resident is now 48. It is a place of contrasts, with a strong mining presence and a high proportion of people living alone, alongside a significant and growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with fewer children and a typical age of 48. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 8.0% is well above the Australian figure and has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 12.3% since 2011. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.5%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 16 points since 2011.
Education levels are far below the national figure, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a workforce where many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $962. However, 11.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.
Health challenges are common here, as 37.7% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health issues are particularly high at 15.9%, and 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid childcare is much lower than in most areas, which aligns with the lower number of children in the community. There is a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.
Living alone is very common here, with 45.2% of people in single-person homes—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at just $150. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
The town relies almost entirely on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. No one in the community works from home.
The area is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Mining is the dominant industry for 37.6% of workers, and full-time employment is higher than the state average. Despite this, the unemployment rate is very high at 14.9%.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many residents living within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, and groceries. Public transport access is far below the state average.