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6358, WA

1,051 km²

A high proportion of residents in postcode 6358 own their homes outright, which is a defining feature of this sparsely populated area. This community is relatively young, with a typical age of 36 and a significant number of children. While the population shrank by 56% since 2011, it remains a place where most adults are working or looking for work. The area's character is shaped by a strong connection to the land and a high rate of volunteering.

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The community is much younger than most areas and has seen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rise to 9.5%. It is a small population of just 105 people, with a high number of people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

Nearly half of the community—48.6%—report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 25 percentage points since 2011.

Adults here are far less likely to have a bachelor degree or higher than the state average, at 8.9%. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,550, which is a little below the national figure. However, personal incomes are about the same as the national average, and typical household earnings have risen by $741 since 2011.

Residents here report long-term health and mental health conditions at rates well below the state and national averages. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 38.0%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 17.7% doing so.

One-parent families make up 21.1% of the community, which is among the highest at this level. About 27.3% of people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, far above the national average. Both typical rents ($80) and home-loan payments ($260) are among the lowest in the country.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 25% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, as 26.0% of people moved in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 60.0% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 75.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks higher than most similar areas for its overall advantage, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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