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East Munglinup
786 km²
A strikingly small population of just 39 people defines East Munglinup. This rural community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a place of high personal earnings and strong civic engagement, where many residents are in de facto relationships. Most of the population is Australian-born, creating a community that is far less culturally and linguistically diverse than the rest of Western Australia.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. It is far less likely to have children under 15 or seniors over 65 compared to most areas, and 40.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (71.8%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the state and national figures. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national average for language diversity. Consequently, no residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 53.8% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
About 51.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. Higher education is also more common than in similar places, with 19.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Personal incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly pay of $1,208 and 22.2% of people earning over $2,000 a week, both well above the national figure. Typical family and household incomes are a little below the state and national averages.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. However, no residents currently need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.
This is a highly active community where 30.6% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.7% of residents having served.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. Among the few First Nations people listed in the data, personal incomes are far above the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Half of the households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
The typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure. Residents have plenty of space, with only 0.6 people per bedroom, much lower than the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, though 28.0% walk and 12.0% work from home.
The community has seen some movement, with 34.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years, although this is well below the national average.
A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 68.0% of people.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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