Gibson Desert North

The population is far younger than the national figure, with 21.4% of people being children under 15. This contributes to a youthful structure where those aged 25 to 44 make up over a third of the community.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 1.9% of residents born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure.

Language diversity is very high, as 92.4% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, though 21.4% of residents still speak little or no English.

Most residents identify with Christianity (64.9%), while those with no religion make up 14.1%, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Formal qualifications are low, with only 1.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Only 34% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the typical family earning just $661 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While 27.1% of people have a long-term health condition, rates of mental health conditions (2.7%) are well below the national average. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 44.4% of people caring for children and 20.8% providing other unpaid care, both far above the national figures. However, volunteering is very low at 1.9%.

The community is predominantly First Nations, and 95.1% of these residents speak a First Nations language. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 31.6% and a typical personal income of $225.

Homes are much larger than usual, averaging 5.0 people per household. This is far above the national figure of 2.5, with over a third of homes containing six or more people.

Renting is the norm for 76.5% of households, and the typical weekly rent is just $50. Very few people own their homes outright (5.9%), and there is significant crowding with 1.6 people per bedroom.

Car ownership is low, as 35.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average. There is no public transport in the area, and 38.6% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 15.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 27.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average. The unemployment rate is very high at 21.1%, though half of those employed are in professional roles.

There are very few walkable amenities, and the only available facilities are parks. The area has no street intersections and no schools within 3km.