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North Stirlings
247 km²
Far from the bustle of the city, North Stirlings is a small, rural community in Western Australia. It is a strikingly young place where the typical resident is just 29, and children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most other areas. The community is well-off, with personal incomes far above the national figure. This is a family-focused area where most homes are large and filled with children.
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The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population. Only 15.4% of residents are seniors, which is a little below the national figure.
While 80.8% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher share of overseas-born residents than most similar places. Many residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the sole language used at home for 96.2% of people. The proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of people report no religion at 53.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are high here, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,374, which is far above the national figure of $805.
While 19.2% of people have a long-term health condition, this is much lower than most areas. However, 15.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest at this level.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The one First Nations resident is far older than the national typical age of 24.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home, and 59.1% of households consist of couples with children.
Housing costs are very low; typical weekly rents are just $25, and monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The community is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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