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Nalyerlup

291 km²

A massive gap in typical income separates Nalyerlup from the rest of the state, marking it as a very wealthy rural outpost. This sparsely populated area is dominated by young families, with nearly 40% of residents being children and a typical age of just 34. Most people here work in agriculture and earn far more than the national average, creating a community focused on family life and farming.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a high proportion of children and no residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the national figure. South Africa is a common birthplace, and Dutch ancestry is well represented alongside Australian and English roots.

A high proportion of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state and national figures. However, everyone in the community speaks English well.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than people across Western Australia or the wider nation, where this figure is far above the average.

While no adults hold a bachelor's degree, school completion is very high, with 83.3% of residents finishing Year 12—a figure far above the national average.

Wealth is a standout feature here; typical personal weekly income is $1,687, far above the national figure of $805. Over a third of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

The population is exceptionally healthy, with no residents reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities, placing the area far below state and national averages.

Volunteerism is very high at 54.2%, far above the national figure. This is alongside a high number of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are large, typically holding 3.2 people, which is well above the national average. The vast majority of families consist of couples with children.

The typical weekly rent of $140 is far below both state and national figures. Homes are more crowded than usual, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 42.9% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

About 35.5% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is a little below the state and national trends.

The workforce is almost entirely employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 100% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

There are no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area far below the state average for walkability.

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