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Mount Marshall
10,185 km²
Spreading across more than 10,000 square kilometres of the Western Australian interior, Mount Marshall is a sparsely populated rural area. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. It is a place where a strong agricultural focus meets a high rate of home ownership, as nearly half of the residents own their homes outright. While the population has shrank slightly since 2011, it remains a stable environment where many adults work from home or manage their own land.
Mount Marshall is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the state and national figures. This ageing trend is clear, with the number of people aged 65 and over rising 8.8 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.9% born here. This is reflected in the low number of overseas-born residents, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest proportions in the region, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
About 48.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.9% report no religion. The latter group has grown significantly, rising 21 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Personal incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the typical household income of $1,396 a week is well below the national average. However, 12.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities also rose 4.7 points since 2011.
Volunteering is very high, with 46.5% of the population participating, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, at 13.8%.
There are 19 First Nations people in the area. The typical age of this group is 56, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Living arrangements are quite distinct, with a high 34.5% of people living alone. This is well above the national average and has risen since 2011.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96% of all homes. These are typically large, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 49.4% are owned outright.
Car dependence is very high, and almost every home has at least one vehicle. In contrast, 22.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
The economy is driven by the land, with 53.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most other areas.
The area has a high score for education and job skills and sits above the national average for overall advantage. There are 102 businesses operating in the region.
The area is quite warm, with an average maximum temperature of 27.8 degrees. Annual rainfall is among the lowest at this level, though it is well above the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and very few services within a 15-minute walk. Most residents can only reach a park or a school on foot.