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Doodlakine

247 km²

A small rural outpost in the Western Australian wheatbelt, Doodlakine is a sparsely populated area of just 81 people. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 51 and over a fifth of the population aged 65 or more. This is a relatively affluent pocket where typical incomes are well above the state figure and most residents own their large homes outright. It is a stable, car-dependent setting where very few people have moved in recently.

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The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 51 and children under 15 making up only 11.1% of the population. No residents identify as being in a de facto relationship.

While 17.3% of people were born overseas—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 39.5% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.3%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree, but only 38.8% finished Year 12, which is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km.

This is a high-earning community where typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 34.6% of people and mental health conditions affecting 12.3%.

Volunteering is very high at 25.7%, far above the national figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas.

Families are the norm here, as no one lives alone. Most households consist of two people, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half are owned outright, and no one rents.

The area is highly vehicle-reliant, with no one without a car. While public transport stops are numerous for the population size, 22% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 7.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 34.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, or health service.

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