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Macleod
5,939 km²
Stretching across nearly 6,000 square kilometres of remote landscape, Macleod is a sparsely populated area with only 19 residents. This is an exceptionally young community where the typical resident is just 19 years old. Life here is very rural, with a lack of local shops and services and a high reliance on cars to get around.
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The area is far younger than the rest of the state and the nation, with a typical age of 19. It is a small community of only 19 people.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 26%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 47%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 32%, ahead of No religion (21%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Earnings are much lower than most areas. The typical weekly family income is $1,149, which is far below the Western Australian figure of $2,214.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, though the typical age for First Nations people in this area is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes tend to be larger than in most other areas, with an average of 2.8 people per home.
Crowding is high, with 2.5 people per bedroom, a figure that is far above the state and national average of 0.8.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents cannot rely on buses or trains.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area 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.
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