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Mantamaru

5 km²

Set in the remote reaches of Western Australia, Mantamaru is a small community of 124 people with a very young population. It is a predominantly First Nations settlement where 90.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is a place of families, with nearly 30% of the population being children and a typical resident aged only 25. The community is defined by a strong connection to culture and language, which is reflected in the daily lives of the people who live here.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 25 and a high proportion of children under 15. Seniors make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 32.3%

Children (0–14) 29.8%

Youth (15–24) 14.5%

Older adults (45–64) 12.1%

Seniors (65+) 9.7%

124 Population —

25 yrs Median age — Here 25 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

90.3% First Nations — Here 90.3% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

9.7% Aged 65+ — Here 9.7% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

29.8% Under 15 — Here 29.8% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and there is a very low rate of overseas birth, which is far below the state and national figures.

Birthplace

Australia 92.7%

0.0% Born overseas — Here 0.0% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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Language diversity is very high, with 83.9% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.

Languages

English only 5.6%

83.9% Other language — Here 83.9% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

4.8% Limited English — Here 4.8% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Christianity is the most common faith at 71%, while 21% of residents have no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religion

Christianity 70%
No religion 21%
Not stated 9%

21.0% No religion — Here 21.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 27.3% completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3km.

School completion

Year 12 27.3%

Year 10 27.3%

Year 9 or below 23.4%

Year 11 13.0%

Schools nearby

0.0% Bachelor+ — Here 0.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

27.3% Year 12 — Here 27.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at just $384 and the typical family income at $1,021.

Income bands

$650–$1,499 44.8%

$4,000 or more 13.8%

$1,187 Household income — Here $1,187 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$384 Personal income — Here $384 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,021 Family income — Here $1,021 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

4.8% High earners Here 4.8% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

13.8% High-income homes Here 13.8% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents report much lower rates of long-term health issues than the national average, and no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

19.4% Health condition Here 19.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

2.4% Mental health Here 2.4% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Caring for children is very common, with 60.2% of people doing so unpaid, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 3.6%.

3.6% Volunteering — Here 3.6% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

0.0% Unpaid carers — Here 0.0% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

60.2% Unpaid child care — Here 60.2% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

18.1% Housework 15h+ — Here 18.1% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, and 93.8% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state figure.

112 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.8% Year 12 Here 23.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

$372 Median income Here $372 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,125 Household income Here $1,125 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

93.8% Indigenous language Here 93.8% WA 16.0% Aus 12.3%

Family & Households

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Homes are much larger than usual, with an average of 4.2 people per home. One-parent families are also more common here than in most other areas.

Family types

Couples with children 57%
Couples without children 20%
One-parent families 18%
Other families 5%

4.2 Household size —

17.4% One-parent — Here 17.4% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

0.0% Living alone — Here 0.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home is a separate house, and 93.1% are rented, which is far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $65.

Tenure