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Norpa
209 km²
A huge gap in age and demographics separates Norpa from the rest of the state. This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 34.5% of the population, far above the national figure. The typical resident is just 34, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. This creates a distinctive profile of a small, young population focused on families in a rural Western Australian setting.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with no seniors living here. This is consistent with the high proportion of children, who make up 34.5% of the 29 residents.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents report no religion at 55.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical weekly family income is $1,312, which is far below the state figure of $2,214.
The population is very healthy, with 0.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition or needing help with daily activities, both of which are far below national levels.
Defence Force service is low, with 0.0% of the population having served, which is a little below the national figure.
First Nations people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national average of 3.2%.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which helps explain why 80.8% of families are couples with children.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $542, which is far below the state average of $1,842.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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