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Ajana
728 km²
A very high proportion of First Nations people live in Ajana, where 41.2% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a young community with a typical resident aged 34 and a large number of children, making it much younger than the state and national figures. With a small population of 51 people, the area is characterized by low typical incomes and a strong focus on unpaid family care and volunteering.
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The area is much younger than most, with 37.3% of residents under 15 years old and a typical age of 34. Only 7.8% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well below the state and national figures.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Common ancestries include English and Australian, as well as Dutch.
While 11.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the Western Australian and national figures.
About 39.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 37.8% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $949 and a typical personal income of $525, both far below the national average.
Residents report better health than most areas, with only 21.6% having a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, as 33.3% of people volunteer and 21.2% provide unpaid care, both of which are far above the state and national figures.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 28.6% speaking a First Nations language, though typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at $254 per week.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and 55.9% of households being couples with children.
Rental costs are among the lowest at $75 per week, and there are slightly more people per bedroom than the national figure.
There are two public transport stops, which is higher than most similar areas, though the number of weekly departures is far below the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national trends.
About 54.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is well below the national average.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.
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