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Meda

4,903 km²

A sparsely populated area with only 17 people, Meda is a small community in the Derby-West Kimberley region. It is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 32. The area is largely non-residential and deeply car-dependent, lacking basic walking amenities. While typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, the very small population means it lacks the infrastructure found in most other Western Australian towns.

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The community is small, with only 17 residents. It is noticeably younger than both Western Australia and Australia, as the typical person here is 32.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 59%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 71%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 35%, ahead of Christianity (24%).

There are two schools within 3 km, which is more than about 66% of similar areas. The local schools are split evenly between government and Catholic sectors.

Personal income is a standout, with the typical person earning $1,062 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is $1,125, which is far below the state and national averages.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 18%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are recorded here, though those who are listed have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are small, with only 1.8 people per home. This is well below the national and state typical of 2.5 people.

Bedroom density is high, with 1.00 person per bedroom. This is well above the national and state figure of 0.80.

Public transport is non-existent in the area. There are no public transport routes or stops, which is far below the Western Australian average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 89%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, or health services, which is far below state levels.

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