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Lake Muir

711 km²

A tiny population of just 7 people lives in the sparsely populated Lake Muir. It is a very old community, where the typical resident is 67, far older than the national figure of 38. Residents live in a remote setting with low household incomes and small home sizes. This is a quiet, car-dependent area with no schools or shops nearby.

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The typical resident is 67, which is far older than the Western Australian and national figure of 38. This is among the highest ages for this level of area.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 57%, ahead of England (43%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 71%, ahead of No religion (57%).

There are no schools within 3 km, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,124, which is far below the state figure of $1,815.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 43%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the state and national figure of 2.5.

With only 0.60 people per bedroom, occupancy is much lower than most areas. Typical monthly home-loan payments of $300 are also far below the national figure of $1,863.

Public transport stops per 1,000 people are among the highest at 142.86, though weekly departures are far below the state figure. There is one bus route and one stop serving the area.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 90%, 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, schools or parks.

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