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6412, WA
445 km²
An older population of just 59 people defines postcode 6412, where the typical resident is 46. This sparsely populated area is largely composed of married couples with children, though the number of children under 15 has fallen significantly since 2016. It is a community with very few overseas arrivals and a high proportion of people working in agriculture. The area is characterized by a high level of overall advantage and a strong reliance on cars for all travel.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46. However, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is far below the state and national averages, and there are very few children under 15.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and no recent overseas arrivals, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, far below the state and national averages.
People with no religion make up 28.8% of the community, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 30% of residents completing Year 12 and 12% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which fell since 2016.
Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figure, though typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national average.
About 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also a little above average, with asthma being the most common.
Community participation is very low, with far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework than in other areas. Volunteers make up 14% of the population, down significantly from 2016.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
The typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the state and national averages. Occupancy is high, with 0.9 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes, and no residents use public transport to get to work.
The community is relatively stable, though the proportion of people who moved in the last five years rose to 24.6%, which remains far below the national average.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 47.8% of workers. Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 78.3%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
This area has a high level of overall advantage, ranking larger than about 80% of similar areas. It scores particularly well in access to money and resources.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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