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Narngulu
25 km²
Far older than most parts of the state, Narngulu is a small community where the typical resident is 54. This sparsely populated area is defined by a high proportion of seniors and a significant First Nations presence. It is a car-dependent locality with a very low number of residents, most of whom live in large, detached houses. The community is largely stable, with very few people moving into the area recently.
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Seniors make up 31.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Residents are much more likely to be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander than those in most other areas, at 6.8%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.8% born overseas, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language.
Christianity is the primary faith here, while the proportion of people with no religion is 27.3%, which is far lower than the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 42.1% of people finished Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58%.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, no households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result far below most other areas.
Residents face more health challenges than average, with 36.4% having a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 9.1% of people need help with daily activities.
The area has a high rate of unpaid housework, with 29.7% of people doing over 15 hours a week. A notable 12.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations population is small, with only three people. These residents are far younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of just 16.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 34.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Every single home is a separate house, far above the state average. While 30.8% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,275, which is a little above the state average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 34.6% of households own three cars.
The population is very stable, as only 19.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 70.3%. There is no unemployment, though full-time employment is far below the state average at 50%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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