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Nungarin
1,166 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Nungarin, where the typical resident is 49. The small community of 255 people is shaped by a high number of seniors and a strong presence of people in de facto relationships. While children make up a very small part of the town, the area has seen modest growth since 2011. It is a largely residential place where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age is 11 years older than in Western Australia, while children under 15 have fallen to just 12.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 7.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for nearly all residents, and those using another language at home make up only 3.9%. No one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
People with no religion make up 45.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 16 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 3.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,087 a week. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.
Mental health conditions are reported by 10.6% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 31.8% of people helping out, far above the national average. This high level of community spirit exists alongside a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.
There are 11 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Typical personal income for this group is $450.
One third of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per home.
Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $88.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 15.3% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.
The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 35.7% of workers. While 64.3% are employed full-time, only 50.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.
The area has 29 businesses and a population growth rate of 0.8%, which is much lower than the state average. Its overall advantage score is slightly below the national average.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 267mm, which is well above the Western Australian average. The average maximum temperature is 26.6 degrees.
The town is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.