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Gnowellen

360 km²

Much higher typical incomes set Gnowellen apart from the rest of the state and the nation. This is a sparsely populated area of just 30 people with a notably young profile, where the typical resident is only 33. It is a high-earning community where many residents are in their middle years and nearly half are active volunteers. The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and no schools or shops within walking distance.

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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 33 and no residents aged 65 or over. About 16.7% of people are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10% were born overseas, including from New Zealand. This is far below the 32.2% seen across Western Australia.

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

Christianity is the main faith for 66.7% of residents, while 30% have no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

About 56% of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little below the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16%, which is far below the 26.3% seen across Australia.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,218, which is well above the national figure of $805. This high earning power is reflected in the 24% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week, a proportion far above the national average.

While no one here needs help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition, 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high at 48%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 40% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Homes typically hold 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Housing is less crowded than usual, with only 0.70 people per bedroom compared to the national figure of 0.80.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it far below the state average for transit access.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Job activity is very high, with 84% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both of which are far above and well below the national figures respectively.

Gnowellen is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average.

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