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Nanutarra

14,057 km²

A high number of residents have moved into Nanutarra over the last five years, making it a transient community of just 37 people. It is a small, working-age settlement in Western Australia with a very high proportion of overseas-born residents. The community is well-qualified and earns a personal income well above the national figure. This mix of professional skills and international backgrounds creates a distinctive small-town character in a remote setting.

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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Seniors are rare here, with people aged 65 and over making up only 8.1%, which is well below the state and national averages.

International influence is strong, as 45.9% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Vietnamese are among the most common birthplaces.

While 10.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest at this level, sitting well above the state average.

Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with only 27.0% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

The community is highly educated; 74.2% have completed Year 12 and 32.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is reflected in family incomes, which are also among the highest for similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 16.2% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with no residents reporting any volunteer work or providing unpaid care, figures that are far below the state average.

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

Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.7 people, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,440, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is car-reliant, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 43.5% of people drive to work, while 34.8% walk.

The population is quite mobile, with 48.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many work in accommodation and food services.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and health services, though some residents can walk to groceries.

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