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Gundaring
96 km²
Spanning over 95 square kilometres of rural land, Gundaring is a sparsely populated area with only 5 residents. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 53. Life here is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no schools, shops, or public transport options within walking distance. This tiny population lives in a setting with very few services, making it a quiet and isolated pocket of Western Australia.
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Gundaring is a very small community of just 5 people. The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the typical person in Western Australia or Australia, where the usual age is 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 60%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 160%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 80%, ahead of Not stated (80%).
There are no schools within 3 kilometres of the area, which is common for about 59% of similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, the typical family income of $1,499 is well below the state and national averages.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the Western Australian and national figure of 2.5.
Rent is well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly cost of $250. There are also far fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area. This means weekly departures are far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, which is far below state figures.
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