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Goodlands

2,116 km²

Deep in the rural landscape of Western Australia, Goodlands is a sparsely populated area with only 29 residents. It is a place of older adults, where the typical resident is 50 and there are no children under 15. The community is predominantly employed in agriculture and forestry, with a high number of managers leading the workforce. This creates a quiet, rural atmosphere where most people have lived for many years.

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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While it is an older community, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Religious views are split evenly, with 41.4% of people identifying as Christians and 41.4% reporting no religion. This is roughly in line with the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,124 a week, though typical personal income is a little above the national figure of $805.

About 31% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. However, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Residents are active in their community, with 21.4% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also much higher than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes in Goodlands are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national average.

Typical weekly rent is $700, which is far above the state average of $340. Residents have plenty of space, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. However, 26.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

This is a stable population, as only 12.9% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 82.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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