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Maitland

2,564 km²

Sparsely populated and rural, Maitland is a small Western Australian community of just 12 people. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. Its remote nature is clear, as there are no public transport options and no shops or health services within walking distance. This is a quiet, car-dependent place where a small number of residents live in relatively crowded homes.

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Maitland is a very small community of only 12 people. Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state and nation, with a typical age of 49.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 58%, ahead of Not stated (50%).

The area has one primary school, which is a government facility. This school is smaller than most similar areas, though it has an average school advantage score around the middle for its level.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below both the state and national figures. Personal income is $762, placing it around the middle for similar areas.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 25%, ahead of Diabetes (25%).

Three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here, and their typical age of 50 is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is $349, which is much lower than most areas.

Homes in this area are slightly more crowded than average, with 2.7 people per home.

The density within homes is very high, with 1.40 people per bedroom, a figure far above the national and state average of 0.80.

Public transport is completely absent in this area, with no routes or stops available.

The most common industries people work in is Administrative & support at 38%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

Maitland is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is far steeper than the state average.

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