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Lake Ninan
242 km²
Deep in the rural landscape of the Wongan-Ballidu region, Lake Ninan is a sparsely populated area with only 17 residents. It is a community of older adults, with a typical age of 58, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Despite its small size, the area is quite wealthy, with typical household incomes well above those seen in the rest of Western Australia.
Household incomes here are high, yet Lake Ninan's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The population is very small and far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 58.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 65%, ahead of England (24%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 41%, ahead of Christianity (24%).
There is one school in the area, which is larger than in about 59% of similar places, though it is a government combined school and has a much lower average school advantage score than most areas.
Incomes are very high here, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,343, which is far above the Australian figure of $805.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 24%, ahead of Mental health (24%).
No one in the community has served in the Defence Force, a figure that is a little below the state and national averages.
There are 3 First Nations people in the area; while their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure, their typical household income of $2,250 is well above the national average.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.
There are far fewer people per bedroom (0.60) than in most areas, and typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167.
The area is remote, with a drive time to the city of 103 minutes and no public transport routes or stops available.
The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 25%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (19%).
The area is entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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