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Morawa
23,464 km²
Spreading across more than 23,000 square kilometres of the Western Australian wheatbelt, Morawa is an older rural community where agriculture drives local life. The typical resident is 47, making it far older than the national figure. It is a place where people are more likely to own their homes outright and volunteer their time, though the population has shrunk slightly since 2016. This creates a stable, traditional character with deep roots in the land.
Morawa is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.2 points since 2016. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.8%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 76% of the population.
English is the dominant language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.
About 40.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 7.2 points since 2016. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is reflected in the qualification data, where only 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,310, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly family incomes are also well below the state average, though they have risen by $283 since 2016.
Mental health conditions are reported by 6.3% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.8% of people participating, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations community consists of 219 people, with a typical age of 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Personal income for this group is a little below the national figure.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 33.5% of people live alone, a figure that is well above the national average.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $175.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 53.1% of people driving to work and 3.0% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport use is low, and only 2.8% of people use it to commute.
The population is very stable, as only 26.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell 11 points since 2016.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 35.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 67.7%, which is well above the national figure.
Overall advantage and job skills are both rated at 4 out of 10, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.9%, well below the state figure.
The area is quite dry, with an average annual rainfall of 273mm, which is among the lowest for its level. Maximum temperatures average 28.4 degrees.
Morawa is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5. Only 36.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 24.7% are near health services.
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