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Maya
571 km²
A sparsely populated area, Maya is home to just 20 people. It is a very old community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. While there are no children under 15 living here, there is a strong First Nations presence, which is far above the state and national averages. This small settlement is largely car-dependent and very quiet, with few people moving in or out over recent years.
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First Nations people make up 15% of the population, which is far above the national average of 3.2%. The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 59 and no children under 15.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
Everyone in the community speaks English at home, which is far below the national figure for people using another language.
About 45% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Half of the population identifies as Christian.
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical family and household incomes are far below the state and national figures, though typical personal weekly income is a little above the national figure of $805.
The community reports very good health, with no residents needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health or mental health conditions.
No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force.
Three First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 24. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.
There are about 2.4 people per home, which is about the same as the national figure.
With only 0.60 people per bedroom, this is much lower than most areas across the country.
While there are two bus stops and a few routes, the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 32 minutes, which is higher than most areas.
The population is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 88%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Maya is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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