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Little Italy
409 km²
A very small population of just 34 people defines Little Italy, which stands out for its high typical incomes. This sparsely populated area in Western Australia is a mix of ages, where 32.4% of residents are children. Most people here are married, and the community is notably wealthier than the national average. It is a stable place where no one has moved in the last five years.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, the area has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 32.4%, while there are no seniors aged 65 and over.
English, Australian, Irish, and Italian ancestries are most common here. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.8%, which is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.
About 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, the percentage of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.
Christianity is the primary faith here, with 61.8% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is 8.8%, which is far below the national and state figures.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
This is a wealthy area where the typical personal income is $1,375 a week, far above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also among the highest for its level at $2,999 per week.
Residents are in very good health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition or a mental health condition. This is far below the national figures for these indicators.
Volunteerism is high here, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest for its level.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures of 2.5.
The density within homes is about the same as the national figure, with 0.80 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.
The community is completely stationary, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 66.7%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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