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Minding

149 km²

A massive 76.9% of residents volunteer their time in Minding, making it one of the most active communities for unpaid work in the region. This small, sparsely populated area is distinctive for its high proportion of children and a workforce that earns well above the national figure. The community is characterized by high household incomes and a strong presence of families, creating a settled environment where many residents work in management or agriculture.

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Children under 15 make up 34.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is also notable for a high rate of de facto relationships at 52.4%, and the typical resident is 38 years old.

About 18.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home by 87.5% of the population. No residents report using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the community (46.9%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.9%.

While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 61.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,562 being far above the national figure of $805. Typical family weekly incomes are also well above the national average at $3,249.

Residents are in very good health, with only 12.5% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 76.9%, far above the state's 15.9%. However, only 11.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Almost half of all households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

The typical weekly rent is $300, which is a little below the state average of $340 and well below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 14.3% of the workforce works from home, while 52.4% drive to work.

The community is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 80.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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