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Jarlmadangah Burru
1 km²
Sparsely populated and tucked away in the Derby-West Kimberley region, Jarlmadangah Burru is a small community where 85.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a remarkably young place, with a typical age of just 29 and no residents aged 65 or over. The area is characterized by modest incomes and a strong First Nations presence, creating a distinct community identity far removed from the state average.
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The community is very young, with a typical age of 29 and no seniors aged 65 or over. About 29.2% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 8.6% were born in New Zealand. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2% born overseas.
Language diversity is high, with 22.9% of people using another language at home, which is well above the state average. Despite this, no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Many residents have no religious affiliation, accounting for 57.1% of the population. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 19.2% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.7% of adults.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the state. The typical weekly household income is just $866, far below the Western Australian figure of $1,815.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 17.1% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 37.5% of people providing this support. Volunteers also make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the national average.
First Nations people make up the vast majority of the area, and 26.7% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $440 per week.
One-parent families are very common, making up 48.4% of households, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $35, which is far below the state average of $340.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, slightly above the national average.
About 58.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, there are no parks, groceries, or health services nearby.
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