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Mount Madden

595 km²

A far higher proportion of children live in Mount Madden than in most other areas, with 33.3% of the population under 15. This sparsely populated spot in Western Australia is a young community where the typical resident is 36. It is a place of high employment and strong personal incomes, though it lacks basic local services. The small population of 30 people is largely Australian-born and predominantly English-speaking.

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This is a young area where children under 15 make up 33.3% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, while seniors make up just 10.0% of the community.

People born overseas make up 20.0% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. The vast majority of residents claim Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 93.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the state and national figures.

A huge majority of the community has no religion at 73.3%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state average.

Personal incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly amount at $1,166, well above the national figure of $805. About 17.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are in good health, with only 13.3% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 30.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is among the highest at this level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most other areas.

Households typically have 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Rent is remarkably low, with a typical weekly rent of $50, far below the national figure of $375. Homes are also less crowded than usual, with only 0.5 people per bedroom.

Most people drive to work, though 13.6% work from home. While there is one public transport stop and two routes, no one uses public transport to commute.

About 29.0% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 95.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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