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Merilup
220 km²
Typical personal incomes in Merilup are much higher than most similar areas, reaching $900 a week. This is a very small and sparsely populated place with only 13 residents. The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55. Its character is that of a quiet, car-dependent rural locality where homes are small and the population is tiny.
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The population is very small at just 13 people. Residents here are far older than those in Western Australia and across the country, with a typical age of 55.
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 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 54%, ahead of No religion (23%).
There are no schools within 3 km, which is a more common feature than in about 59% of similar areas.
Earnings are strong here, with typical weekly family incomes at $2,249 and household incomes at $1,875, both of which are higher than most similar areas.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households are quite small, with 1.8 people per home, which is well below the Western Australian and national figure of 2.5.
Living spaces are less crowded than usual, with only 0.70 people per bedroom, a figure that is a little below the national average.
The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, which is far below state figures.
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