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Koolanooka
667 km²
A very small population of just 22 people defines Koolanooka, where no one has moved into the area in the last five years. This is a remarkably young community for its size, with children under 15 making up 31.8% of the population and no residents aged 65 or over. Families are the cornerstone of the area, with most homes consisting of couples with children. It is a quiet, car-dependent rural settlement in Western Australia with a high typical household income.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33. Children under 15 represent 31.8% of the population, which is far above the 18.2% seen across Australia.
While 77.3% of residents were born in Australia, 18.2% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, German, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, with 100% of residents speaking it. This means no one speaks another language or has little to no English, figures that are far below the national averages.
About 45.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common trait for about 59% of similar locations.
Household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $2,374. The typical family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.
The community is in good health, with 22.7% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. No residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a lower proportion than most similar areas.
Most homes are family-based, with 68.2% being couples with children and 36.4% being couples without children. This explains why people per home is 3.5, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.
The area is slightly more crowded than the state and national averages, with 0.90 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available, making it far below the state average for transit access.
The population is very stable, as 0.0% of people have moved into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 64%, ahead of Education & training (55%).
Koolanooka is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, though some residents are near a park.
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