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Melaleuca

79 km²

A typical resident in Melaleuca is 70 years old, making this one of the oldest populations in the region. This sparsely populated area in the Swan region is far older than the national and state figure of 38. While the population count is effectively zero, the area is marked by very high typical incomes and a lack of local amenities. It is a car-dependent setting where most homes are far from shops, health services, and public transport.

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The population is effectively zero, and those recorded are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 70 years.

The area has nine schools within 3 km, which is more than about 81% of similar areas, and the average school size is among the highest at this level.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,249, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national figure of $805.

There are 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in this area are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Consistent with the small household size, there are only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is remote, with zero public transport stops or routes and a typical drive time of 55 minutes to reach the city.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the Western Australian average of 5.4, as most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.

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