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6368, WA
921 km²
Daily life in postcode 6368 is defined by rural independence and a strong connection to the land. This sparsely populated area has seen its population shrink by 53% since 2011, now home to just 85 people. It is a young and active community, with a typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of families with children. Most residents are self-sufficient, living in large detached homes and working primarily in agriculture.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
About 38.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This has risen by 17 points since 2011, while 51.8% of the population identifies as Christian.
Qualifications are relatively high, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 9.4% had such a degree.
Typical personal income is $1,042 a week, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average at 10%.
Residents are in very good health; none of the population requires help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.
This is a highly active community where 51.6% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also very common, involving 43.8% of the population.
Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Half of all households consist of two people, and 53.5% are couples with children.
Every home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is rare at 10%, and a high 46.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Interestingly, 34.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The population is very stable, with only 16.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 72.7% of jobs. Full-time employment is very high at 81.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage and access to resources. It is specifically noted for high education and job skills compared to most other areas.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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