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Herdsman
3 km²
Few other areas at this level have as small a population as Herdsman. This sparsely populated place is largely non-residential, though it serves as a major hub for education with 33 schools located within 3 km. The few people who do live here earn a typical weekly income of $900, which is much higher than in most similar areas. It is a car-dependent pocket of the Stirling region where a short 11-minute drive connects residents to the city.
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The population is very small, and the typical resident is 39, which is a little older than the national figure of 38.
This area is a significant education hub, containing one of the largest numbers of schools for its level and a high average school advantage score.
Typical weekly personal income is $900, which is much higher than in most similar areas and a little above the Australian figure of $805.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
A short 11-minute drive reaches the city, but public transit is much slower, taking 65 minutes to get there.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the Western Australian figure. While most homes are within 15 minutes of a park, very few are within a short walk of schools, health services, or groceries.