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Jaloran

200 km²

A strikingly young and high-earning community, Jaloran is a small settlement where the typical resident is just 31. It is a family-focused area with a high proportion of children and virtually no seniors. This tiny population is marked by a strong commitment to volunteering and a workforce that is largely employed full-time in agriculture and management. Despite its size, the area is well-qualified and earns incomes that sit above the national figure.

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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 22% of people being children under 15. In contrast, there are no residents aged 65 and over, and no one in a de facto relationship.

While 61% of residents were born in Australia, 24.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Dutch, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith here at 73.2%. Only 12.2% of people report having no religion, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

Residents are highly educated, with 80% completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 23.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,124, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also strong, with typical weekly earnings of $1,042.

The population is very healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. No residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, with 56.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and 40% are caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children make up 86.2% of the community, and one-parent families are much more common than in most other areas.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 28.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 95.2% of people working full-time. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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