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Arrowsmith

821 km²

An older population defines Arrowsmith, where the typical resident is 50, making it far older than the national figure of 38. The area is sparsely populated with only 17 people across its 820.7 square kilometres. It is a quiet, residential pocket of Western Australia with very few inhabitants and no local schools.

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The community is small, with only 17 people living here. Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state and nation.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 76%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 41%, ahead of Not stated (35%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is common for about 59% of similar places.

Typical weekly personal income is $399, which is far below the national figure of $805. While household income is also well below the state and national averages, typical family income is $2,249, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are a little smaller than the state and national average, with 2.3 people per home.

The area has 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.80 and among the highest for similar areas.

Public transport access is high for the population size, with 4 stops and 2 routes. Weekly departures per 1,000 people are a little above the state figure, and all services are buses.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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