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6505, WA
282 km²
A population drop of 53% since 2011 has left postcode 6505 as a very small, sparsely populated area of just 134 people. It is a car-dependent community where most residents own their homes outright and work in agriculture. The area is notably young, with a high proportion of children and a typical resident aged 40, though it also has a significant number of seniors. This rural setting is defined by a strong connection to the land and a high rate of volunteering.
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Children under 15 make up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 6.0% since 2011, making it much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 9.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
About 41.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011.
Higher education is uncommon here, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011 to 45.0%.
Typical household weekly income is $1,708, which is about the same as the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the state and national averages.
The community is generally healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate well below the national average.
Volunteering is very common at 26.4%, far above the national figure. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and 80% of families are couples with children. About 27.9% of people live alone.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 55.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Only 7.0% of households rent.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, at 26.9%.
About 34.7% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 61.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 74.5% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area's overall advantage score is 982, which is slightly above the national average, with a particular strength in access to money and resources.
Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.2, as there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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