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Adamsvale

247 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines Adamsvale, a small rural community of 41 people where half the workforce is employed in agriculture. It is a notably wealthy area with high family incomes and a strong presence of children, making it much younger than many similar locales. While it lacks local services, the community is highly engaged, with nearly 40% of residents volunteering.

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Families with children are common here, as children under 15 make up 26.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 38, and there are no people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with overseas roots often list English, Irish, or Dutch ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home by 100% of the community, despite 9.8% of people using another language, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

A majority of residents have no religion (56.1%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder are primarily Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.6% having completed Year 12 and 27.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,625 a week, far above the Western Australian figure of $2,214. Nearly a quarter of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 41.5% of people, which is far above the national figure. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Local involvement is strong, with 39.4% of people volunteering and a similarly high number caring for children unpaid. This is far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 15.4% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

The financial burden of housing is high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,886, among the highest for its level and well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people using it for commuting. About 39.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (50%), and the area has a very high rate of adults working or looking for work at 84.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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